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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,887.79, 1,314,987.72 and 523,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,887.79, 1,314,987.72 and 523,195.75 is: 722,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,887.79 : 1,314,987.72 = 523,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,887.79/1,314,987.72 = 523,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,887.79x = 1,314,987.72 × 523,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,887.79x = 687,995,986,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,995,986,406.19/952,887.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,011.55

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