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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,727.40, 1,316,141.22 and 524,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,727.40, 1,316,141.22 and 524,017 is: 723,142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,727.40 : 1,316,141.22 = 524,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,727.40/1,316,141.22 = 524,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,727.40x = 1,316,141.22 × 524,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,727.40x = 689,680,373,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,680,373,680.74/953,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,142.04

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