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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,257.48, 1,318,255.33 and 525,528.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,257.48, 1,318,255.33 and 525,528.38 is: 725,229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,257.48 : 1,318,255.33 = 525,528.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,257.48/1,318,255.33 = 525,528.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,257.48x = 1,318,255.33 × 525,528.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,257.48x = 692,780,588,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,780,588,001.27/955,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,229.17

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