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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,562.06, 1,311,828.12 and 542,794.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,562.06, 1,311,828.12 and 542,794.86 is: 749,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,562.06 : 1,311,828.12 = 542,794.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,562.06/1,311,828.12 = 542,794.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,562.06x = 1,311,828.12 × 542,794.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,562.06x = 712,053,560,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,053,560,739.46/950,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,086.87

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