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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,308.80, 1,318,326.08 and 525,579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,308.80, 1,318,326.08 and 525,579.71 is: 725,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,308.80 : 1,318,326.08 = 525,579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,308.80/1,318,326.08 = 525,579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,308.80x = 1,318,326.08 × 525,579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,308.80x = 692,885,432,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,885,432,548.69/955,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,299.96

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