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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,532.74, 1,310,353 and 519,809.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,532.74, 1,310,353 and 519,809.11 is: 717,335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,532.74 : 1,310,353 = 519,809.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,532.74/1,310,353 = 519,809.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,532.74x = 1,310,353 × 519,809.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,532.74x = 681,133,426,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,133,426,715.83/949,532.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,335.38

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