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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,029.26, 1,317,918.72 and 525,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,029.26, 1,317,918.72 and 525,300.16 is: 724,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,029.26 : 1,317,918.72 = 525,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,029.26/1,317,918.72 = 525,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,029.26x = 1,317,918.72 × 525,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,029.26x = 692,302,914,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,302,914,483.00/955,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,902.31

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