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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,391.98, 1,311,529.95 and 514,800.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,391.98, 1,311,529.95 and 514,800.98 is: 710,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,391.98 : 1,311,529.95 = 514,800.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,391.98/1,311,529.95 = 514,800.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,391.98x = 1,311,529.95 × 514,800.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,391.98x = 675,176,897,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,176,897,001.70/950,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,419.40

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