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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,534.86, 1,423,964.97 and 528,531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,534.86, 1,423,964.97 and 528,531.34 is: 791,775.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,534.86 : 1,423,964.97 = 528,531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,534.86/1,423,964.97 = 528,531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,534.86x = 1,423,964.97 × 528,531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,534.86x = 752,610,113,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,610,113,707.16/950,534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,775.39

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