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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,494.59, 1,311,632.36 and 542,580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,494.59, 1,311,632.36 and 542,580.21 is: 748,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,494.59 : 1,311,632.36 = 542,580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,494.59/1,311,632.36 = 542,580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,494.59x = 1,311,632.36 × 542,580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,494.59x = 711,665,761,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,665,761,331.60/950,494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,732.05

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