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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,192.72, 1,311,259.44 and 514,600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,192.72, 1,311,259.44 and 514,600.04 is: 710,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,192.72 : 1,311,259.44 = 514,600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,192.72/1,311,259.44 = 514,600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,192.72x = 1,311,259.44 × 514,600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,192.72x = 674,774,160,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,774,160,274.38/950,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,144.53

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