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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,018.68, 1,422,766.50 and 549,816.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,018.68, 1,422,766.50 and 549,816.04 is: 823,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,018.68 : 1,422,766.50 = 549,816.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,018.68/1,422,766.50 = 549,816.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,018.68x = 1,422,766.50 × 549,816.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,018.68x = 782,259,842,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,259,842,874.66/950,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,415.22

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