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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,886.54, 1,319,158.22 and 520,282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,886.54, 1,319,158.22 and 520,282.82 is: 718,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,886.54 : 1,319,158.22 = 520,282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,886.54/1,319,158.22 = 520,282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,886.54x = 1,319,158.22 × 520,282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,886.54x = 686,335,364,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,335,364,388.73/955,886.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,009.24

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