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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,286.63, 1,318,295.50 and 525,557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,286.63, 1,318,295.50 and 525,557.53 is: 725,269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,286.63 : 1,318,295.50 = 525,557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,286.63/1,318,295.50 = 525,557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,286.63x = 1,318,295.50 × 525,557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,286.63x = 692,840,127,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,840,127,124.09/955,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,269.37

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