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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,148.91, 1,311,203.49 and 514,564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,148.91, 1,311,203.49 and 514,564.87 is: 710,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,148.91 : 1,311,203.49 = 514,564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,148.91/1,311,203.49 = 514,564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,148.91x = 1,311,203.49 × 514,564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,148.91x = 674,699,253,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,699,253,375.40/950,148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,098.43

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