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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,989, 1,319,352.66 and 526,356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,989, 1,319,352.66 and 526,356.36 is: 726,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,989 : 1,319,352.66 = 526,356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,989/1,319,352.66 = 526,356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,989x = 1,319,352.66 × 526,356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,989x = 694,449,663,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,449,663,673.92/955,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,420.14

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