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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,849.76, 1,310,792.64 and 520,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,849.76, 1,310,792.64 and 520,156.16 is: 717,815.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,849.76 : 1,310,792.64 = 520,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,849.76/1,310,792.64 = 520,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,849.76x = 1,310,792.64 × 520,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,849.76x = 681,816,866,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,816,866,178.66/949,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,815.49

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