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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,739.14, 1,318,910 and 526,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,739.14, 1,318,910 and 526,010.04 is: 725,888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,739.14 : 1,318,910 = 526,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,739.14/1,318,910 = 526,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,739.14x = 1,318,910 × 526,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,739.14x = 693,759,901,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,759,901,856.40/955,739.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,888.34

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