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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,149.91, 1,311,204.87 and 514,565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,149.91, 1,311,204.87 and 514,565.87 is: 710,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,149.91 : 1,311,204.87 = 514,565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,149.91/1,311,204.87 = 514,565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,149.91x = 1,311,204.87 × 514,565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,149.91x = 674,701,274,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,701,274,679.79/950,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,099.81

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