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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,804.31, 1,318,999.64 and 526,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,804.31, 1,318,999.64 and 526,075.14 is: 725,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,804.31 : 1,318,999.64 = 526,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,804.31/1,318,999.64 = 526,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,804.31x = 1,318,999.64 × 526,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,804.31x = 693,892,917,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,892,917,642.57/955,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,978.02

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