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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,296.77, 1,311,081.73 and 542,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,296.77, 1,311,081.73 and 542,104.16 is: 747,916.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,296.77 : 1,311,081.73 = 542,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,296.77/1,311,081.73 = 542,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,296.77x = 1,311,081.73 × 542,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,296.77x = 710,742,852,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,742,852,022.33/950,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,916.73

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