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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,685.55, 1,317,499.89 and 524,998.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,685.55, 1,317,499.89 and 524,998.37 is: 724,516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,685.55 : 1,317,499.89 = 524,998.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,685.55/1,317,499.89 = 524,998.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,685.55x = 1,317,499.89 × 524,998.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,685.55x = 691,685,294,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,685,294,725.18/954,685.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,516.35

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