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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,272.29, 1,318,275.71 and 525,543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,272.29, 1,318,275.71 and 525,543.19 is: 725,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,272.29 : 1,318,275.71 = 525,543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,272.29/1,318,275.71 = 525,543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,272.29x = 1,318,275.71 × 525,543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,272.29x = 692,810,817,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,810,817,980.30/955,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,249.57

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