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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,231.26, 1,431,000.29 and 522,268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,231.26, 1,431,000.29 and 522,268.01 is: 783,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,231.26 : 1,431,000.29 = 522,268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,231.26/1,431,000.29 = 522,268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,231.26x = 1,431,000.29 × 522,268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,231.26x = 747,365,673,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,365,673,284.64/954,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,212.32

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