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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,862, 1,317,742.68 and 525,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,862, 1,317,742.68 and 525,174.64 is: 724,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,862 : 1,317,742.68 = 525,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,862/1,317,742.68 = 525,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,862x = 1,317,742.68 × 525,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,862x = 692,045,037,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,045,037,581.64/954,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,759.22

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