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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,151.96, 1,316,712.78 and 524,431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,151.96, 1,316,712.78 and 524,431.97 is: 723,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,151.96 : 1,316,712.78 = 524,431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,151.96/1,316,712.78 = 524,431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,151.96x = 1,316,712.78 × 524,431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,151.96x = 690,526,277,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,526,277,139.58/954,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,706.82

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