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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,078.56, 1,309,728.54 and 519,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,078.56, 1,309,728.54 and 519,358.78 is: 716,715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,078.56 : 1,309,728.54 = 519,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,078.56/1,309,728.54 = 519,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,078.56x = 1,309,728.54 × 519,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,078.56x = 680,219,016,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,219,016,665.58/949,078.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,715.19

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