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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,112.87, 1,311,181.25 and 536,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,112.87, 1,311,181.25 and 536,616.48 is: 740,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,112.87 : 1,311,181.25 = 536,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,112.87/1,311,181.25 = 536,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,112.87x = 1,311,181.25 × 536,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,112.87x = 703,601,464,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,601,464,333.92/950,112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,545.14

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