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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,755.61, 1,310,652.79 and 514,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,755.61, 1,310,652.79 and 514,163.22 is: 709,539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,755.61 : 1,310,652.79 = 514,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,755.61/1,310,652.79 = 514,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,755.61x = 1,310,652.79 × 514,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,755.61x = 673,889,458,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,889,458,808.38/949,755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,539.86

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