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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,542.83, 1,423,976.96 and 528,539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,542.83, 1,423,976.96 and 528,539.31 is: 791,787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,542.83 : 1,423,976.96 = 528,539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,542.83/1,423,976.96 = 528,539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,542.83x = 1,423,976.96 × 528,539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,542.83x = 752,627,801,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,627,801,215.65/950,542.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,787.36

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