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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,962.73, 1,320,607.84 and 527,242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,962.73, 1,320,607.84 and 527,242.86 is: 727,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,962.73 : 1,320,607.84 = 527,242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,962.73/1,320,607.84 = 527,242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,962.73x = 1,320,607.84 × 527,242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,962.73x = 696,281,045,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,281,045,260.77/956,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,594.74

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