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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,579.58, 1,317,324.78 and 524,887.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,579.58, 1,317,324.78 and 524,887.42 is: 724,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,579.58 : 1,317,324.78 = 524,887.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,579.58/1,317,324.78 = 524,887.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,579.58x = 1,317,324.78 × 524,887.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,579.58x = 691,447,205,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,447,205,076.27/954,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,347.37

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