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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,586, 1,317,294.96 and 524,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,586, 1,317,294.96 and 524,863.12 is: 724,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,586 : 1,317,294.96 = 524,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,586/1,317,294.96 = 524,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,586x = 1,317,294.96 × 524,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,586x = 691,399,542,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,399,542,665.88/954,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,292.57

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