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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,998.30, 1,315,137.67 and 523,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,998.30, 1,315,137.67 and 523,278.43 is: 722,124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,998.30 : 1,315,137.67 = 523,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,998.30/1,315,137.67 = 523,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,998.30x = 1,315,137.67 × 523,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,998.30x = 688,183,175,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,183,175,527.18/952,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,124.24

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