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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,104.89, 1,311,170.25 and 536,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,104.89, 1,311,170.25 and 536,608.50 is: 740,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,104.89 : 1,311,170.25 = 536,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,104.89/1,311,170.25 = 536,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,104.89x = 1,311,170.25 × 536,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,104.89x = 703,585,098,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,585,098,192.52/950,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,534.13

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