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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,579.57, 1,318,700.01 and 525,859.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,579.57, 1,318,700.01 and 525,859.69 is: 725,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,579.57 : 1,318,700.01 = 525,859.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,579.57/1,318,700.01 = 525,859.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,579.57x = 1,318,700.01 × 525,859.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,579.57x = 693,451,178,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,451,178,461.60/955,579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,686.48

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