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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,871.58, 1,314,903.87 and 523,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,871.58, 1,314,903.87 and 523,149.30 is: 721,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,871.58 : 1,314,903.87 = 523,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,871.58/1,314,903.87 = 523,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,871.58x = 1,314,903.87 × 523,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,871.58x = 687,891,039,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,891,039,157.79/952,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,913.69

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