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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,114.80, 1,309,575.87 and 562,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,114.80, 1,309,575.87 and 562,051.80 is: 775,511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,114.80 : 1,309,575.87 = 562,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,114.80/1,309,575.87 = 562,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,114.80x = 1,309,575.87 × 562,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,114.80x = 736,049,474,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,049,474,970.07/949,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,511.53

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