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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,827.73, 1,317,636 and 525,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,827.73, 1,317,636 and 525,107.88 is: 724,634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,827.73 : 1,317,636 = 525,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,827.73/1,317,636 = 525,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,827.73x = 1,317,636 × 525,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,827.73x = 691,901,046,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,901,046,571.68/954,827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,634.43

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