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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,791.66, 1,318,992.81 and 526,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,791.66, 1,318,992.81 and 526,068.72 is: 725,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,791.66 : 1,318,992.81 = 526,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,791.66/1,318,992.81 = 526,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,791.66x = 1,318,992.81 × 526,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,791.66x = 693,880,859,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,880,859,245.90/955,791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,975.01

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