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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,582, 1,317,289.44 and 524,859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,582, 1,317,289.44 and 524,859.12 is: 724,287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,582 : 1,317,289.44 = 524,859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,582/1,317,289.44 = 524,859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,582x = 1,317,289.44 × 524,859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,582x = 691,391,376,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,391,376,263.69/954,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,287.05

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