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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,552.40, 1,322,802.40 and 528,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,552.40, 1,322,802.40 and 528,833.52 is: 729,790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,552.40 : 1,322,802.40 = 528,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,552.40/1,322,802.40 = 528,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,552.40x = 1,322,802.40 × 528,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,552.40x = 699,542,249,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,542,249,456.45/958,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,790.31

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