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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,579.07, 1,318,699.32 and 525,859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,579.07, 1,318,699.32 and 525,859.19 is: 725,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,579.07 : 1,318,699.32 = 525,859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,579.07/1,318,699.32 = 525,859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,579.07x = 1,318,699.32 × 525,859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,579.07x = 693,450,156,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,450,156,268.75/955,579.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,685.80

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