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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,468.50, 1,424,552.67 and 500,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,468.50, 1,424,552.67 and 500,171.22 is: 750,441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,468.50 : 1,424,552.67 = 500,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,468.50/1,424,552.67 = 500,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,468.50x = 1,424,552.67 × 500,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,468.50x = 712,520,246,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,520,246,908.16/949,468.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,441.16

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