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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,982.48, 1,310,977.80 and 514,404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,982.48, 1,310,977.80 and 514,404.56 is: 709,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,982.48 : 1,310,977.80 = 514,404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,982.48/1,310,977.80 = 514,404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,982.48x = 1,310,977.80 × 514,404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,982.48x = 674,372,958,378.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,372,958,378.77/949,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,879.36

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