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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,312.31, 1,319,710.99 and 526,591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,312.31, 1,319,710.99 and 526,591.42 is: 726,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,312.31 : 1,319,710.99 = 526,591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,312.31/1,319,710.99 = 526,591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,312.31x = 1,319,710.99 × 526,591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,312.31x = 694,948,484,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,948,484,213.71/956,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,696.16

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