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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,056.72, 1,309,719.24 and 519,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,056.72, 1,309,719.24 and 519,336.60 is: 716,695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,056.72 : 1,309,719.24 = 519,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,056.72/1,309,719.24 = 519,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,056.72x = 1,309,719.24 × 519,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,056.72x = 680,185,137,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,185,137,056.18/949,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,695.98

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