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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,838.78, 1,314,926.96 and 517,259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,838.78, 1,314,926.96 and 517,259.50 is: 713,823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,838.78 : 1,314,926.96 = 517,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,838.78/1,314,926.96 = 517,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,838.78x = 1,314,926.96 × 517,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,838.78x = 680,158,461,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,158,461,866.12/952,838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,823.24

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