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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,433, 1,311,274.62 and 542,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,433, 1,311,274.62 and 542,241.60 is: 748,109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,433 : 1,311,274.62 = 542,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,433/1,311,274.62 = 542,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,433x = 1,311,274.62 × 542,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,433x = 711,027,647,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,027,647,988.19/950,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,109.18

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