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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,588.96, 1,310,433.06 and 519,896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,588.96, 1,310,433.06 and 519,896.38 is: 717,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,588.96 : 1,310,433.06 = 519,896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,588.96/1,310,433.06 = 519,896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,588.96x = 1,310,433.06 × 519,896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,588.96x = 681,289,404,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,289,404,126.32/949,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,457.17

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