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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,942.84, 1,317,858.72 and 525,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,942.84, 1,317,858.72 and 525,262.96 is: 724,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,942.84 : 1,317,858.72 = 525,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,942.84/1,317,858.72 = 525,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,942.84x = 1,317,858.72 × 525,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,942.84x = 692,222,372,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,222,372,129.01/954,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,883.57

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