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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,885.79, 1,314,984.96 and 523,193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,885.79, 1,314,984.96 and 523,193.75 is: 722,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,885.79 : 1,314,984.96 = 523,193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,885.79/1,314,984.96 = 523,193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,885.79x = 1,314,984.96 × 523,193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,885.79x = 687,991,905,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,991,905,841.08/952,885.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,008.78

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