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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,710.96, 1,318,856.85 and 520,109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,710.96, 1,318,856.85 and 520,109.79 is: 717,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,710.96 : 1,318,856.85 = 520,109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,710.96/1,318,856.85 = 520,109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,710.96x = 1,318,856.85 × 520,109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,710.96x = 685,950,359,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,950,359,293.56/955,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,738.30

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