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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,608.58, 1,318,740.04 and 525,888.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,608.58, 1,318,740.04 and 525,888.73 is: 725,726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,608.58 : 1,318,740.04 = 525,888.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,608.58/1,318,740.04 = 525,888.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,608.58x = 1,318,740.04 × 525,888.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,608.58x = 693,510,524,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,510,524,835.75/955,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,726.56

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