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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,174.20, 1,311,169.44 and 542,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,174.20, 1,311,169.44 and 542,264.68 is: 748,284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,174.20 : 1,311,169.44 = 542,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,174.20/1,311,169.44 = 542,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,174.20x = 1,311,169.44 × 542,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,174.20x = 711,000,876,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,000,876,807.38/950,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,284.76

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