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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,263.62, 1,318,261.82 and 525,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,263.62, 1,318,261.82 and 525,542.73 is: 725,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,263.62 : 1,318,261.82 = 525,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,263.62/1,318,261.82 = 525,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,263.62x = 1,318,261.82 × 525,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,263.62x = 692,802,915,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,802,915,737.57/955,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,247.88

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