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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,739.33, 1,312,021.44 and 515,156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,739.33, 1,312,021.44 and 515,156.34 is: 710,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,739.33 : 1,312,021.44 = 515,156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,739.33/1,312,021.44 = 515,156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,739.33x = 1,312,021.44 × 515,156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,739.33x = 675,896,160,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,896,160,456.15/950,739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,916.38

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