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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,500.31, 1,317,176.73 and 524,777.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,500.31, 1,317,176.73 and 524,777.15 is: 724,173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,500.31 : 1,317,176.73 = 524,777.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,500.31/1,317,176.73 = 524,777.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,500.31x = 1,317,176.73 × 524,777.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,500.31x = 691,224,244,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,224,244,498.89/954,500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,173.94

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