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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,481.31, 1,311,614.07 and 542,566.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,481.31, 1,311,614.07 and 542,566.93 is: 748,713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,481.31 : 1,311,614.07 = 542,566.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,481.31/1,311,614.07 = 542,566.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,481.31x = 1,311,614.07 × 542,566.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,481.31x = 711,638,419,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,638,419,304.71/950,481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,713.74

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