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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,994.16, 1,315,147.32 and 523,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,994.16, 1,315,147.32 and 523,314 is: 722,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,994.16 : 1,315,147.32 = 523,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,994.16/1,315,147.32 = 523,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,994.16x = 1,315,147.32 × 523,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,994.16x = 688,235,004,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,235,004,618.48/952,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,181.77

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