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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,914.40, 1,324,674 and 524,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,914.40, 1,324,674 and 524,332.04 is: 723,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,914.40 : 1,324,674 = 524,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,914.40/1,324,674 = 524,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,914.40x = 1,324,674 × 524,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,914.40x = 694,569,014,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,569,014,131.59/959,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,573.91

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