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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,599.10, 1,318,726.95 and 525,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,599.10, 1,318,726.95 and 525,879.23 is: 725,713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,599.10 : 1,318,726.95 = 525,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,599.10/1,318,726.95 = 525,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,599.10x = 1,318,726.95 × 525,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,599.10x = 693,491,103,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,491,103,823.22/955,599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,713.44

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