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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,076.89, 1,311,081 and 542,171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,076.89, 1,311,081 and 542,171.42 is: 748,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,076.89 : 1,311,081 = 542,171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,076.89/1,311,081 = 542,171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,076.89x = 1,311,081 × 542,171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,076.89x = 710,830,640,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,830,640,949.62/950,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,182.23

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