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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,870.95, 1,310,782.55 and 520,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,870.95, 1,310,782.55 and 520,143.68 is: 717,776.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,870.95 : 1,310,782.55 = 520,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,870.95/1,310,782.55 = 520,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,870.95x = 1,310,782.55 × 520,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,870.95x = 681,795,250,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,795,250,082.15/949,870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,776.71

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