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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,986.08, 1,317,882 and 525,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,986.08, 1,317,882 and 525,267.04 is: 724,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,986.08 : 1,317,882 = 525,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,986.08/1,317,882 = 525,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,986.08x = 1,317,882 × 525,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,986.08x = 692,239,977,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,239,977,209.28/954,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,869.18

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