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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,720, 1,320,214.20 and 526,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,720, 1,320,214.20 and 526,976.12 is: 727,194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,720 : 1,320,214.20 = 526,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,720/1,320,214.20 = 526,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,720x = 1,320,214.20 × 526,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,720x = 695,721,356,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,721,356,684.90/956,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,194.33

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