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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,312.87, 1,311,464.39 and 520,592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,312.87, 1,311,464.39 and 520,592.89 is: 718,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,312.87 : 1,311,464.39 = 520,592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,312.87/1,311,464.39 = 520,592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,312.87x = 1,311,464.39 × 520,592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,312.87x = 682,739,034,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,739,034,945.01/950,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,436.06

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