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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,465.92, 1,311,320 and 542,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,465.92, 1,311,320 and 542,274.56 is: 748,154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,465.92 : 1,311,320 = 542,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,465.92/1,311,320 = 542,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,465.92x = 1,311,320 × 542,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,465.92x = 711,095,476,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,095,476,019.20/950,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,154.63

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