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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,583, 1,317,290.82 and 524,860.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,583, 1,317,290.82 and 524,860.12 is: 724,288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,583 : 1,317,290.82 = 524,860.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,583/1,317,290.82 = 524,860.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,583x = 1,317,290.82 × 524,860.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,583x = 691,393,417,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,393,417,860.10/954,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,288.43

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