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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,731.80, 1,423,473.30 and 740,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,731.80, 1,423,473.30 and 740,779.80 is: 1,109,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,731.80 : 1,423,473.30 = 740,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,731.80/1,423,473.30 = 740,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,731.80x = 1,423,473.30 × 740,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,731.80x = 1,054,480,266,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,480,266,479.34/950,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,124.85

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