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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,256.48, 1,318,253.95 and 525,527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,256.48, 1,318,253.95 and 525,527.38 is: 725,227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,256.48 : 1,318,253.95 = 525,527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,256.48/1,318,253.95 = 525,527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,256.48x = 1,318,253.95 × 525,527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,256.48x = 692,778,544,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,778,544,518.15/955,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,227.79

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