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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,701.50, 1,318,871.97 and 525,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,701.50, 1,318,871.97 and 525,997.04 is: 725,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,701.50 : 1,318,871.97 = 525,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,701.50/1,318,871.97 = 525,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,701.50x = 1,318,871.97 × 525,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,701.50x = 693,722,745,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,722,745,764.61/955,701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,878.06

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