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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,035.66, 1,317,921.42 and 525,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,035.66, 1,317,921.42 and 525,315.68 is: 724,920.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,035.66 : 1,317,921.42 = 525,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,035.66/1,317,921.42 = 525,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,035.66x = 1,317,921.42 × 525,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,035.66x = 692,324,777,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,324,777,717.68/955,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,920.34

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