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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,869.82, 1,316,325.15 and 524,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,869.82, 1,316,325.15 and 524,140.72 is: 723,305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,869.82 : 1,316,325.15 = 524,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,869.82/1,316,325.15 = 524,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,869.82x = 1,316,325.15 × 524,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,869.82x = 689,939,608,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,939,608,584.30/953,869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,305.84

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