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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,186.52, 1,320,926.28 and 527,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,186.52, 1,320,926.28 and 527,482 is: 727,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,186.52 : 1,320,926.28 = 527,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,186.52/1,320,926.28 = 527,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,186.52x = 1,320,926.28 × 527,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,186.52x = 696,764,836,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,764,836,026.96/957,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,930.05

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