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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,273.46, 1,322,412 and 528,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,273.46, 1,322,412 and 528,552.62 is: 729,399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,273.46 : 1,322,412 = 528,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,273.46/1,322,412 = 528,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,273.46x = 1,322,412 × 528,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,273.46x = 698,964,327,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,964,327,319.44/958,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,399.65

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