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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,028.86, 1,311,040.68 and 514,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,028.86, 1,311,040.68 and 514,444.88 is: 709,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,028.86 : 1,311,040.68 = 514,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,028.86/1,311,040.68 = 514,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,028.86x = 1,311,040.68 × 514,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,028.86x = 674,458,165,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,458,165,297.72/950,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,934.40

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