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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,979.98, 1,324,758.92 and 524,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,979.98, 1,324,758.92 and 524,392.16 is: 723,653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,979.98 : 1,324,758.92 = 524,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,979.98/1,324,758.92 = 524,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,979.98x = 1,324,758.92 × 524,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,979.98x = 694,693,182,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,693,182,292.31/959,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,653.82

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