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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,842.78, 1,314,934.01 and 523,113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,842.78, 1,314,934.01 and 523,113.68 is: 721,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,842.78 : 1,314,934.01 = 523,113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,842.78/1,314,934.01 = 523,113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,842.78x = 1,314,934.01 × 523,113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,842.78x = 687,859,959,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,859,959,738.02/952,842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,902.89

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