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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,743.52, 1,323,055.60 and 529,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,743.52, 1,323,055.60 and 529,041.76 is: 730,071.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,743.52 : 1,323,055.60 = 529,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,743.52/1,323,055.60 = 529,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,743.52x = 1,323,055.60 × 529,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,743.52x = 699,951,663,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,951,663,201.86/958,743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,071.86

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