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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,043.60, 1,426,102.20 and 530,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,043.60, 1,426,102.20 and 530,139.60 is: 795,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,043.60 : 1,426,102.20 = 530,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,043.60/1,426,102.20 = 530,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,043.60x = 1,426,102.20 × 530,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,043.60x = 756,033,249,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,033,249,867.12/950,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,787.95

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