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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,981.98, 1,310,965.11 and 520,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,981.98, 1,310,965.11 and 520,262.94 is: 717,957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,981.98 : 1,310,965.11 = 520,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,981.98/1,310,965.11 = 520,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,981.98x = 1,310,965.11 × 520,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,981.98x = 682,046,562,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,046,562,366.02/949,981.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,957.37

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