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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,088.78, 1,319,352.42 and 526,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,088.78, 1,319,352.42 and 526,284.96 is: 726,245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,088.78 : 1,319,352.42 = 526,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,088.78/1,319,352.42 = 526,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,088.78x = 1,319,352.42 × 526,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,088.78x = 694,355,328,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,355,328,988.84/956,088.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,245.67

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