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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,137.32, 1,310,824.71 and 542,261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,137.32, 1,310,824.71 and 542,261.82 is: 748,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,137.32 : 1,310,824.71 = 542,261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,137.32/1,310,824.71 = 542,261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,137.32x = 1,310,824.71 × 542,261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,137.32x = 710,810,192,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,810,192,945.57/950,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,113.12

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