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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,127.77, 1,311,201.81 and 536,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,127.77, 1,311,201.81 and 536,631.36 is: 740,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,127.77 : 1,311,201.81 = 536,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,127.77/1,311,201.81 = 536,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,127.77x = 1,311,201.81 × 536,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,127.77x = 703,632,010,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,632,010,534.76/950,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,565.68

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