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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,875.53, 1,319,136.27 and 520,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,875.53, 1,319,136.27 and 520,321.29 is: 718,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,875.53 : 1,319,136.27 = 520,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,875.53/1,319,136.27 = 520,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,875.53x = 1,319,136.27 × 520,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,875.53x = 686,374,678,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,374,678,794.22/955,875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,058.63

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