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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,962.89, 1,315,079.70 and 523,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,962.89, 1,315,079.70 and 523,239.26 is: 722,065.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,962.89 : 1,315,079.70 = 523,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,962.89/1,315,079.70 = 523,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,962.89x = 1,315,079.70 × 523,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,962.89x = 688,101,329,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,101,329,069.02/952,962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,065.19

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