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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,498.48, 1,321,348.04 and 527,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,498.48, 1,321,348.04 and 527,788 is: 728,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,498.48 : 1,321,348.04 = 527,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,498.48/1,321,348.04 = 527,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,498.48x = 1,321,348.04 × 527,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,498.48x = 697,391,639,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,391,639,335.52/957,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,347.52

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