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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,256.25, 1,318,251.66 and 525,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,256.25, 1,318,251.66 and 525,535.36 is: 725,237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,256.25 : 1,318,251.66 = 525,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,256.25/1,318,251.66 = 525,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,256.25x = 1,318,251.66 × 525,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,256.25x = 692,787,858,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,787,858,398.45/955,256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,237.71

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