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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,788.99, 1,318,978.66 and 526,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,788.99, 1,318,978.66 and 526,059.89 is: 725,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,788.99 : 1,318,978.66 = 526,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,788.99/1,318,978.66 = 526,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,788.99x = 1,318,978.66 × 526,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,788.99x = 693,861,766,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,861,766,161.65/955,788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,957.06

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