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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,232, 1,311,341.28 and 542,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,232, 1,311,341.28 and 542,325.68 is: 748,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,232 : 1,311,341.28 = 542,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,232/1,311,341.28 = 542,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,232x = 1,311,341.28 × 542,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,232x = 711,174,051,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,174,051,388.07/950,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,421.49

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