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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,230.24, 1,311,271.14 and 520,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,230.24, 1,311,271.14 and 520,512.28 is: 718,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,230.24 : 1,311,271.14 = 520,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,230.24/1,311,271.14 = 520,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,230.24x = 1,311,271.14 × 520,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,230.24x = 682,532,730,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,532,730,779.60/950,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,281.42

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