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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,602.20, 1,318,731.26 and 525,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,602.20, 1,318,731.26 and 525,882.32 is: 725,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,602.20 : 1,318,731.26 = 525,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,602.20/1,318,731.26 = 525,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,602.20x = 1,318,731.26 × 525,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,602.20x = 693,497,454,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,497,454,465.32/955,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,717.72

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