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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,612.28, 1,318,745.10 and 525,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,612.28, 1,318,745.10 and 525,923 is: 725,773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,612.28 : 1,318,745.10 = 525,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,612.28/1,318,745.10 = 525,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,612.28x = 1,318,745.10 × 525,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,612.28x = 693,558,379,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,558,379,227.30/955,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,773.82

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