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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,837.10, 1,310,759.55 and 514,250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,837.10, 1,310,759.55 and 514,250.97 is: 709,657.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,837.10 : 1,310,759.55 = 514,250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,837.10/1,310,759.55 = 514,250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,837.10x = 1,310,759.55 × 514,250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,837.10x = 674,059,370,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,059,370,024.26/949,837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,657.87

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