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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,837.27, 1,314,924.89 and 517,258.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,837.27, 1,314,924.89 and 517,258.00 is: 713,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,837.27 : 1,314,924.89 = 517,258.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,837.27/1,314,924.89 = 517,258.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,837.27x = 1,314,924.89 × 517,258.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,837.27x = 680,155,420,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,155,420,718.56/952,837.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,821.17

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