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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,838.27, 1,314,926.27 and 517,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,838.27, 1,314,926.27 and 517,259 is: 713,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,838.27 : 1,314,926.27 = 517,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,838.27/1,314,926.27 = 517,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,838.27x = 1,314,926.27 × 517,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,838.27x = 680,157,447,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,157,447,493.93/952,838.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,822.55

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