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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,551.42, 1,322,754.75 and 522,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,551.42, 1,322,754.75 and 522,942.84 is: 721,635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,551.42 : 1,322,754.75 = 522,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,551.42/1,322,754.75 = 522,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,551.42x = 1,322,754.75 × 522,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,551.42x = 691,725,125,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,725,125,588.49/958,551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,635.91

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