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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,889.78, 1,314,990.48 and 523,197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,889.78, 1,314,990.48 and 523,197.74 is: 722,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,889.78 : 1,314,990.48 = 523,197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,889.78/1,314,990.48 = 523,197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,889.78x = 1,314,990.48 × 523,197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,889.78x = 688,000,047,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,000,047,257.52/952,889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,014.30

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