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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,609.62, 1,318,712.49 and 525,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,609.62, 1,318,712.49 and 525,889.14 is: 725,711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,609.62 : 1,318,712.49 = 525,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,609.62/1,318,712.49 = 525,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,609.62x = 1,318,712.49 × 525,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,609.62x = 693,496,577,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,496,577,273.36/955,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,711.17

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