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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,889.79, 1,314,990.48 and 523,197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,889.79, 1,314,990.48 and 523,197.75 is: 722,014.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,889.79 : 1,314,990.48 = 523,197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,889.79/1,314,990.48 = 523,197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,889.79x = 1,314,990.48 × 523,197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,889.79x = 688,000,060,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,000,060,407.42/952,889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,014.31

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