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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,251.98, 1,318,247.74 and 525,522.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,251.98, 1,318,247.74 and 525,522.89 is: 725,221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,251.98 : 1,318,247.74 = 525,522.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,251.98/1,318,247.74 = 525,522.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,251.98x = 1,318,247.74 × 525,522.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,251.98x = 692,769,357,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,769,357,120.12/955,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,221.58

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