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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,611.28, 1,318,743.72 and 525,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,611.28, 1,318,743.72 and 525,922 is: 725,772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,611.28 : 1,318,743.72 = 525,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,611.28/1,318,743.72 = 525,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,611.28x = 1,318,743.72 × 525,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,611.28x = 693,556,334,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,556,334,709.84/955,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,772.44

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