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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,917.03, 1,310,875.66 and 514,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,917.03, 1,310,875.66 and 514,326.88 is: 709,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,917.03 : 1,310,875.66 = 514,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,917.03/1,310,875.66 = 514,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,917.03x = 1,310,875.66 × 514,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,917.03x = 674,218,588,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,218,588,275.74/949,917.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,765.77

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