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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,246, 1,323,780.60 and 529,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,246, 1,323,780.60 and 529,525.04 is: 730,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,246 : 1,323,780.60 = 529,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,246/1,323,780.60 = 529,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,246x = 1,323,780.60 × 529,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,246x = 700,974,975,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,974,975,166.22/959,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,756.21

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