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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,548.55, 1,318,623.46 and 525,817.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,548.55, 1,318,623.46 and 525,817.63 is: 725,609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,548.55 : 1,318,623.46 = 525,817.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,548.55/1,318,623.46 = 525,817.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,548.55x = 1,318,623.46 × 525,817.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,548.55x = 693,355,462,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,355,462,599.60/955,548.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,609.87

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