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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,693.52, 1,310,577.24 and 520,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,693.52, 1,310,577.24 and 520,001.36 is: 717,601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,693.52 : 1,310,577.24 = 520,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,693.52/1,310,577.24 = 520,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,693.52x = 1,310,577.24 × 520,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,693.52x = 681,501,947,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,501,947,185.05/949,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,601.98

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