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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,379.38, 1,311,512.61 and 514,788.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,379.38, 1,311,512.61 and 514,788.51 is: 710,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,379.38 : 1,311,512.61 = 514,788.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,379.38/1,311,512.61 = 514,788.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,379.38x = 1,311,512.61 × 514,788.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,379.38x = 675,151,629,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,151,629,196.74/950,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,402.23

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