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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,572.88, 1,317,275.16 and 524,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,572.88, 1,317,275.16 and 524,827.44 is: 724,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,572.88 : 1,317,275.16 = 524,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,572.88/1,317,275.16 = 524,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,572.88x = 1,317,275.16 × 524,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,572.88x = 691,342,149,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,342,149,998.39/954,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,242.40

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