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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,105.89, 1,311,171.63 and 536,609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,105.89, 1,311,171.63 and 536,609.50 is: 740,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,105.89 : 1,311,171.63 = 536,609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,105.89/1,311,171.63 = 536,609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,105.89x = 1,311,171.63 × 536,609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,105.89x = 703,587,152,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,587,152,788.49/950,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,535.51

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