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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,883.53, 1,314,981.86 and 523,191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,883.53, 1,314,981.86 and 523,191.49 is: 722,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,883.53 : 1,314,981.86 = 523,191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,883.53/1,314,981.86 = 523,191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,883.53x = 1,314,981.86 × 523,191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,883.53x = 687,987,312,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,987,312,752.96/952,883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,005.67

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