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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,561.42, 1,317,261.03 and 524,838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,561.42, 1,317,261.03 and 524,838.24 is: 724,258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,561.42 : 1,317,261.03 = 524,838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,561.42/1,317,261.03 = 524,838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,561.42x = 1,317,261.03 × 524,838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,561.42x = 691,348,960,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,348,960,605.79/954,561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,258.23

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