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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,926.74, 1,310,889.08 and 514,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,926.74, 1,310,889.08 and 514,336.64 is: 709,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,926.74 : 1,310,889.08 = 514,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,926.74/1,310,889.08 = 514,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,926.74x = 1,310,889.08 × 514,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,926.74x = 674,238,284,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,238,284,819.89/949,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,779.25

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