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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,952.30, 1,316,475 and 524,239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,952.30, 1,316,475 and 524,239.62 is: 723,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,952.30 : 1,316,475 = 524,239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,952.30/1,316,475 = 524,239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,952.30x = 1,316,475 × 524,239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,952.30x = 690,148,353,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,148,353,739.50/953,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,462.12

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