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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,327, 1,319,731.26 and 526,606.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,327, 1,319,731.26 and 526,606.11 is: 726,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,327 : 1,319,731.26 = 526,606.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,327/1,319,731.26 = 526,606.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,327x = 1,319,731.26 × 526,606.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,327x = 694,978,538,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,978,538,475.34/956,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,716.42

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