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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,051.65, 1,311,045.53 and 542,145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,051.65, 1,311,045.53 and 542,145.97 is: 748,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,051.65 : 1,311,045.53 = 542,145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,051.65/1,311,045.53 = 542,145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,051.65x = 1,311,045.53 × 542,145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,051.65x = 710,778,045,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,778,045,376.15/950,051.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,146.74

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