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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,592.76, 1,320,157.90 and 526,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,592.76, 1,320,157.90 and 526,872.72 is: 727,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,592.76 : 1,320,157.90 = 526,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,592.76/1,320,157.90 = 526,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,592.76x = 1,320,157.90 × 526,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,592.76x = 695,555,183,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,555,183,602.49/956,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,117.34

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