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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,930, 1,310,887.48 and 514,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,930, 1,310,887.48 and 514,343.60 is: 709,785.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,930 : 1,310,887.48 = 514,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,930/1,310,887.48 = 514,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,930x = 1,310,887.48 × 514,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,930x = 674,246,585,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,246,585,658.13/949,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,785.55

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