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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,147.50, 1,311,187.34 and 514,561.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,147.50, 1,311,187.34 and 514,561.31 is: 710,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,147.50 : 1,311,187.34 = 514,561.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,147.50/1,311,187.34 = 514,561.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,147.50x = 1,311,187.34 × 514,561.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,147.50x = 674,686,270,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,686,270,056.28/950,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,085.83

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