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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,985.99, 1,317,881.34 and 525,298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,985.99, 1,317,881.34 and 525,298.81 is: 724,912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,985.99 : 1,317,881.34 = 525,298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,985.99/1,317,881.34 = 525,298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,985.99x = 1,317,881.34 × 525,298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,985.99x = 692,281,499,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,281,499,623.21/954,985.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,912.73

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