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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,255.82, 1,310,302.26 and 605,545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,255.82, 1,310,302.26 and 605,545.74 is: 834,983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,255.82 : 1,310,302.26 = 605,545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,255.82/1,310,302.26 = 605,545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,255.82x = 1,310,302.26 × 605,545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,255.82x = 793,447,951,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,447,951,655.37/950,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,983.52

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