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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,675.12, 1,320,162.96 and 526,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,675.12, 1,320,162.96 and 526,946 is: 727,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,675.12 : 1,320,162.96 = 526,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,675.12/1,320,162.96 = 526,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,675.12x = 1,320,162.96 × 526,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,675.12x = 695,654,591,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,654,591,120.16/956,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,158.65

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