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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,480.76, 1,311,613.28 and 542,566.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,480.76, 1,311,613.28 and 542,566.38 is: 748,712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,480.76 : 1,311,613.28 = 542,566.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,480.76/1,311,613.28 = 542,566.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,480.76x = 1,311,613.28 × 542,566.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,480.76x = 711,637,269,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,637,269,289.53/950,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,712.97

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