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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,346.98, 1,311,423.72 and 520,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,346.98, 1,311,423.72 and 520,552.28 is: 718,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,346.98 : 1,311,423.72 = 520,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,346.98/1,311,423.72 = 520,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,346.98x = 1,311,423.72 × 520,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,346.98x = 682,664,607,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,664,607,492.08/950,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,331.96

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