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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,758.52, 1,310,666.46 and 520,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,758.52, 1,310,666.46 and 520,038.52 is: 717,652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,758.52 : 1,310,666.46 = 520,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,758.52/1,310,666.46 = 520,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,758.52x = 1,310,666.46 × 520,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,758.52x = 681,597,046,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,597,046,072.04/949,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,652.99

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