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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,599.46, 1,318,727.44 and 525,879.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,599.46, 1,318,727.44 and 525,879.59 is: 725,713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,599.46 : 1,318,727.44 = 525,879.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,599.46/1,318,727.44 = 525,879.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,599.46x = 1,318,727.44 × 525,879.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,599.46x = 693,491,839,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,491,839,532.66/955,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,713.93

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