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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,238.94, 1,315,464.64 and 517,652.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,238.94, 1,315,464.64 and 517,652.53 is: 714,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,238.94 : 1,315,464.64 = 517,652.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,238.94/1,315,464.64 = 517,652.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,238.94x = 1,315,464.64 × 517,652.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,238.94x = 680,953,594,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,953,594,438.75/953,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,357.72

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