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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,073.64, 1,311,076.52 and 542,168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,073.64, 1,311,076.52 and 542,168.17 is: 748,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,073.64 : 1,311,076.52 = 542,168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,073.64/1,311,076.52 = 542,168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,073.64x = 1,311,076.52 × 542,168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,073.64x = 710,823,951,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,823,951,022.99/950,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,177.75

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