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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,342.78, 1,316,967.03 and 524,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,342.78, 1,316,967.03 and 524,623.02 is: 723,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,342.78 : 1,316,967.03 = 524,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,342.78/1,316,967.03 = 524,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,342.78x = 1,316,967.03 × 524,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,342.78x = 690,911,220,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,911,220,519.03/954,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,965.47

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