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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,024.66, 1,310,985.32 and 520,295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,024.66, 1,310,985.32 and 520,295.55 is: 717,981.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,024.66 : 1,310,985.32 = 520,295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,024.66/1,310,985.32 = 520,295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,024.66x = 1,310,985.32 × 520,295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,024.66x = 682,099,825,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,099,825,509.85/950,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,981.18

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