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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,616, 1,317,336.36 and 524,893.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,616, 1,317,336.36 and 524,893.12 is: 724,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,616 : 1,317,336.36 = 524,893.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,616/1,317,336.36 = 524,893.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,616x = 1,317,336.36 × 524,893.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,616x = 691,460,792,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,460,792,089.84/954,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,333.96

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