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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,961.89, 1,315,078.32 and 523,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,961.89, 1,315,078.32 and 523,238.26 is: 722,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,961.89 : 1,315,078.32 = 523,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,961.89/1,315,078.32 = 523,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,961.89x = 1,315,078.32 × 523,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,961.89x = 688,099,291,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,099,291,920.52/952,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,063.81

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