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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,886.38, 1,314,985.78 and 523,194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,886.38, 1,314,985.78 and 523,194.34 is: 722,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,886.38 : 1,314,985.78 = 523,194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,886.38/1,314,985.78 = 523,194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,886.38x = 1,314,985.78 × 523,194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,886.38x = 687,993,117,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,993,117,276.49/952,886.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,009.60

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