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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,052.91, 1,317,945.33 and 525,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,052.91, 1,317,945.33 and 525,333.06 is: 724,944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,052.91 : 1,317,945.33 = 525,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,052.91/1,317,945.33 = 525,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,052.91x = 1,317,945.33 × 525,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,052.91x = 692,360,253,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,360,253,121.61/955,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,944.39

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