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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,364, 1,311,504.72 and 520,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,364, 1,311,504.72 and 520,652.52 is: 718,501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,364 : 1,311,504.72 = 520,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,364/1,311,504.72 = 520,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,364x = 1,311,504.72 × 520,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,364x = 682,838,237,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,838,237,459.89/950,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,501.79

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