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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,499.04, 1,317,217.72 and 524,782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,499.04, 1,317,217.72 and 524,782.16 is: 724,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,499.04 : 1,317,217.72 = 524,782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,499.04/1,317,217.72 = 524,782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,499.04x = 1,317,217.72 × 524,782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,499.04x = 691,252,360,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,252,360,291.88/954,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,204.35

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