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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,542.88, 1,317,233.75 and 524,797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,542.88, 1,317,233.75 and 524,797.38 is: 724,200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,542.88 : 1,317,233.75 = 524,797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,542.88/1,317,233.75 = 524,797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,542.88x = 1,317,233.75 × 524,797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,542.88x = 691,280,818,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,280,818,223.59/954,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,200.91

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