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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,087.82, 1,309,741.23 and 519,367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,087.82, 1,309,741.23 and 519,367.97 is: 716,727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,087.82 : 1,309,741.23 = 519,367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,087.82/1,309,741.23 = 519,367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,087.82x = 1,309,741.23 × 519,367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,087.82x = 680,237,643,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,237,643,850.40/949,087.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,727.82

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