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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,287.16, 1,318,296.24 and 525,558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,287.16, 1,318,296.24 and 525,558.07 is: 725,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,287.16 : 1,318,296.24 = 525,558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,287.16/1,318,296.24 = 525,558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,287.16x = 1,318,296.24 × 525,558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,287.16x = 692,841,218,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,841,218,363.39/955,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,270.10

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