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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,438, 1,317,090.88 and 524,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,438, 1,317,090.88 and 524,715 is: 724,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,438 : 1,317,090.88 = 524,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,438/1,317,090.88 = 524,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,438x = 1,317,090.88 × 524,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,438x = 691,097,341,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,097,341,099.20/954,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,088.25

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