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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,111.12, 1,311,178.82 and 536,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,111.12, 1,311,178.82 and 536,614.72 is: 740,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,111.12 : 1,311,178.82 = 536,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,111.12/1,311,178.82 = 536,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,111.12x = 1,311,178.82 × 536,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,111.12x = 703,597,855,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,597,855,364.23/950,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,542.70

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