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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,549.83, 1,318,657.87 and 525,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,549.83, 1,318,657.87 and 525,829.96 is: 725,644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,549.83 : 1,318,657.87 = 525,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,549.83/1,318,657.87 = 525,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,549.83x = 1,318,657.87 × 525,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,549.83x = 693,389,809,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,389,809,757.07/955,549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,644.85

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