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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,953.92, 1,310,940.60 and 520,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,953.92, 1,310,940.60 and 520,237.04 is: 717,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,953.92 : 1,310,940.60 = 520,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,953.92/1,310,940.60 = 520,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,953.92x = 1,310,940.60 × 520,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,953.92x = 681,999,857,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,999,857,359.82/949,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,929.41

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