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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,595.20, 1,310,457 and 519,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,595.20, 1,310,457 and 519,868.24 is: 717,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,595.20 : 1,310,457 = 519,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,595.20/1,310,457 = 519,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,595.20x = 1,310,457 × 519,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,595.20x = 681,264,974,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,264,974,185.68/949,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,426.72

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