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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,056.02, 1,311,171.11 and 542,218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,056.02, 1,311,171.11 and 542,218.79 is: 748,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,056.02 : 1,311,171.11 = 542,218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,056.02/1,311,171.11 = 542,218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,056.02x = 1,311,171.11 × 542,218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,056.02x = 710,941,603,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,941,603,480.21/950,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,315.46

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