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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,977.48, 1,310,970.93 and 514,399.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,977.48, 1,310,970.93 and 514,399.59 is: 709,872.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,977.48 : 1,310,970.93 = 514,399.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,977.48/1,310,970.93 = 514,399.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,977.48x = 1,310,970.93 × 514,399.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,977.48x = 674,362,908,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,362,908,893.92/949,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,872.52

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