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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,505.96, 1,311,648.03 and 542,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,505.96, 1,311,648.03 and 542,591.58 is: 748,747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,505.96 : 1,311,648.03 = 542,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,505.96/1,311,648.03 = 542,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,505.96x = 1,311,648.03 × 542,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,505.96x = 711,689,177,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,689,177,001.59/950,505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,747.73

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