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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,865.08, 1,314,894.90 and 523,142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,865.08, 1,314,894.90 and 523,142.80 is: 721,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,865.08 : 1,314,894.90 = 523,142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,865.08/1,314,894.90 = 523,142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,865.08x = 1,314,894.90 × 523,142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,865.08x = 687,877,799,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,877,799,691.72/952,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,904.72

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