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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,229.24, 1,311,269.76 and 520,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,229.24, 1,311,269.76 and 520,511.28 is: 718,280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,229.24 : 1,311,269.76 = 520,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,229.24/1,311,269.76 = 520,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,229.24x = 1,311,269.76 × 520,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,229.24x = 682,530,701,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,530,701,202.89/950,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,280.04

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