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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,249, 1,321,003.86 and 521,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,249, 1,321,003.86 and 521,666.48 is: 719,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,249 : 1,321,003.86 = 521,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,249/1,321,003.86 = 521,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,249x = 1,321,003.86 × 521,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,249x = 689,123,424,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,123,424,499.26/957,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,899.86

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