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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,588.49, 1,311,842.61 and 520,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,588.49, 1,311,842.61 and 520,895.91 is: 718,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,588.49 : 1,311,842.61 = 520,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,588.49/1,311,842.61 = 520,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,588.49x = 1,311,842.61 × 520,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,588.49x = 683,333,450,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,333,450,112.73/950,588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,853.07

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