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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,971.46, 1,317,885.54 and 525,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,971.46, 1,317,885.54 and 525,262.86 is: 724,876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,971.46 : 1,317,885.54 = 525,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,971.46/1,317,885.54 = 525,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,971.46x = 1,317,885.54 × 525,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,971.46x = 692,236,327,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,236,327,893.04/954,971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,876.46

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