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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,493.72, 1,311,631.20 and 542,579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,493.72, 1,311,631.20 and 542,579.34 is: 748,730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,493.72 : 1,311,631.20 = 542,579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,493.72/1,311,631.20 = 542,579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,493.72x = 1,311,631.20 × 542,579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,493.72x = 711,663,990,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,663,990,819.41/950,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,730.87

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