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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,253.98, 1,318,250.50 and 525,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,253.98, 1,318,250.50 and 525,524.88 is: 725,224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,253.98 : 1,318,250.50 = 525,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,253.98/1,318,250.50 = 525,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,253.98x = 1,318,250.50 × 525,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,253.98x = 692,773,435,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,773,435,822.44/955,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,224.34

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