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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,901.52, 1,315,006.72 and 523,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,901.52, 1,315,006.72 and 523,209.48 is: 722,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,901.52 : 1,315,006.72 = 523,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,901.52/1,315,006.72 = 523,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,901.52x = 1,315,006.72 × 523,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,901.52x = 688,023,982,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,023,982,167.71/952,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,030.52

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