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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,799.84, 1,310,725.94 and 514,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,799.84, 1,310,725.94 and 514,221.80 is: 709,627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,799.84 : 1,310,725.94 = 514,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,799.84/1,310,725.94 = 514,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,799.84x = 1,310,725.94 × 514,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,799.84x = 674,003,852,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,003,852,173.49/949,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,627.25

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