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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,193.72, 1,311,260.82 and 514,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,193.72, 1,311,260.82 and 514,601.04 is: 710,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,193.72 : 1,311,260.82 = 514,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,193.72/1,311,260.82 = 514,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,193.72x = 1,311,260.82 × 514,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,193.72x = 674,776,181,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,776,181,683.25/950,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,145.91

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