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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,924.74, 1,310,886.32 and 514,334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,924.74, 1,310,886.32 and 514,334.64 is: 709,776.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,924.74 : 1,310,886.32 = 514,334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,924.74/1,310,886.32 = 514,334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,924.74x = 1,310,886.32 × 514,334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,924.74x = 674,234,243,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,234,243,478.13/949,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,776.49

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