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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,796.51, 1,318,999.58 and 526,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,796.51, 1,318,999.58 and 526,073.58 is: 725,981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,796.51 : 1,318,999.58 = 526,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,796.51/1,318,999.58 = 526,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,796.51x = 1,318,999.58 × 526,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,796.51x = 693,890,828,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,890,828,438.73/955,796.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,981.76

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