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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,954.92, 1,310,941.98 and 520,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,954.92, 1,310,941.98 and 520,238.04 is: 717,930.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,954.92 : 1,310,941.98 = 520,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,954.92/1,310,941.98 = 520,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,954.92x = 1,310,941.98 × 520,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,954.92x = 682,001,886,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,001,886,228.92/949,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,930.79

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