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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,383.74, 1,311,530.67 and 514,802.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,383.74, 1,311,530.67 and 514,802.01 is: 710,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,383.74 : 1,311,530.67 = 514,802.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,383.74/1,311,530.67 = 514,802.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,383.74x = 1,311,530.67 × 514,802.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,383.74x = 675,178,625,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,178,625,092.65/950,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,427.37

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