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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,558.97, 1,320,111.30 and 526,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,558.97, 1,320,111.30 and 526,839 is: 727,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,558.97 : 1,320,111.30 = 526,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,558.97/1,320,111.30 = 526,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,558.97x = 1,320,111.30 × 526,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,558.97x = 695,486,117,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,486,117,180.70/956,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,070.82

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