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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,708.56, 1,424,911.14 and 500,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,708.56, 1,424,911.14 and 500,411.28 is: 750,800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,708.56 : 1,424,911.14 = 500,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,708.56/1,424,911.14 = 500,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,708.56x = 1,424,911.14 × 500,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,708.56x = 713,041,607,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,041,607,453.66/949,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,800.44

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