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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,981.60, 1,317,899.52 and 525,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,981.60, 1,317,899.52 and 525,273 is: 724,890.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,981.60 : 1,317,899.52 = 525,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,981.60/1,317,899.52 = 525,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,981.60x = 1,317,899.52 × 525,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,981.60x = 692,257,034,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,257,034,568.96/954,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,890.44

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