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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,999.58, 1,316,542.23 and 524,320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,999.58, 1,316,542.23 and 524,320.50 is: 723,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,999.58 : 1,316,542.23 = 524,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,999.58/1,316,542.23 = 524,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,999.58x = 1,316,542.23 × 524,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,999.58x = 690,290,080,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,290,080,304.72/953,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,574.83

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