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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,287.66, 1,318,296.93 and 525,558.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,287.66, 1,318,296.93 and 525,558.57 is: 725,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,287.66 : 1,318,296.93 = 525,558.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,287.66/1,318,296.93 = 525,558.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,287.66x = 1,318,296.93 × 525,558.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,287.66x = 692,842,249,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,842,249,366.19/955,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,270.80

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