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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,514.40, 1,424,173.32 and 500,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,514.40, 1,424,173.32 and 500,052.96 is: 750,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,514.40 : 1,424,173.32 = 500,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,514.40/1,424,173.32 = 500,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,514.40x = 1,424,173.32 × 500,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,514.40x = 712,162,084,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,162,084,219.03/949,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,027.68

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