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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,502.63, 1,317,179.98 and 524,779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,502.63, 1,317,179.98 and 524,779.46 is: 724,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,502.63 : 1,317,179.98 = 524,779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,502.63/1,317,179.98 = 524,779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,502.63x = 1,317,179.98 × 524,779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,502.63x = 691,228,997,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,228,997,636.71/954,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,177.15

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