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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,957.92, 1,310,946.12 and 520,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,957.92, 1,310,946.12 and 520,241.04 is: 717,934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,957.92 : 1,310,946.12 = 520,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,957.92/1,310,946.12 = 520,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,957.92x = 1,310,946.12 × 520,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,957.92x = 682,007,972,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,007,972,852.77/949,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,934.93

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