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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,101, 1,316,603.70 and 524,381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,101, 1,316,603.70 and 524,381.51 is: 723,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,101 : 1,316,603.70 = 524,381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,101/1,316,603.70 = 524,381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,101x = 1,316,603.70 × 524,381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,101x = 690,402,636,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,402,636,277.59/954,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,615.88

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