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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,087.50, 1,318,006.62 and 525,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,087.50, 1,318,006.62 and 525,342 is: 724,964.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,087.50 : 1,318,006.62 = 525,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,087.50/1,318,006.62 = 525,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,087.50x = 1,318,006.62 × 525,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,087.50x = 692,404,233,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,404,233,764.04/955,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,964.19

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