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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,881.31, 1,314,978.78 and 523,189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,881.31, 1,314,978.78 and 523,189.27 is: 722,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,881.31 : 1,314,978.78 = 523,189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,881.31/1,314,978.78 = 523,189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,881.31x = 1,314,978.78 × 523,189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,881.31x = 687,982,787,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,982,787,973.69/952,881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,002.60

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