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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,868.96, 1,312,139.70 and 521,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,868.96, 1,312,139.70 and 521,118.60 is: 719,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,868.96 : 1,312,139.70 = 521,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,868.96/1,312,139.70 = 521,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,868.96x = 1,312,139.70 × 521,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,868.96x = 683,780,403,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,780,403,468.42/950,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,111.08

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