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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,437, 1,317,089.50 and 524,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,437, 1,317,089.50 and 524,714 is: 724,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,437 : 1,317,089.50 = 524,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,437/1,317,089.50 = 524,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,437x = 1,317,089.50 × 524,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,437x = 691,095,299,903
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,095,299,903/954,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,086.87

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