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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,261.08, 1,311,360.53 and 520,556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,261.08, 1,311,360.53 and 520,556.49 is: 718,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,261.08 : 1,311,360.53 = 520,556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,261.08/1,311,360.53 = 520,556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,261.08x = 1,311,360.53 × 520,556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,261.08x = 682,637,231,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,637,231,342.94/950,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,368.08

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