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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,289.98, 1,318,300.11 and 525,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,289.98, 1,318,300.11 and 525,560.88 is: 725,273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,289.98 : 1,318,300.11 = 525,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,289.98/1,318,300.11 = 525,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,289.98x = 1,318,300.11 × 525,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,289.98x = 692,846,965,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,846,965,915.70/955,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,273.98

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