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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,142.68, 1,310,871.09 and 541,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,142.68, 1,310,871.09 and 541,950.74 is: 747,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,142.68 : 1,310,871.09 = 541,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,142.68/1,310,871.09 = 541,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,142.68x = 1,310,871.09 × 541,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,142.68x = 710,427,557,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,427,557,270.11/950,142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,706.18

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