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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,187.52, 1,320,927.66 and 527,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,187.52, 1,320,927.66 and 527,483 is: 727,931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,187.52 : 1,320,927.66 = 527,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,187.52/1,320,927.66 = 527,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,187.52x = 1,320,927.66 × 527,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,187.52x = 696,766,884,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,766,884,879.78/957,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,931.43

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