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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,027.26, 1,317,915.97 and 525,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,027.26, 1,317,915.97 and 525,298.16 is: 724,899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,027.26 : 1,317,915.97 = 525,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,027.26/1,317,915.97 = 525,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,027.26x = 1,317,915.97 × 525,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,027.26x = 692,298,836,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,298,836,057.16/955,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,899.56

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