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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,873.71, 1,312,011.80 and 563,518.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,873.71, 1,312,011.80 and 563,518.39 is: 777,540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,873.71 : 1,312,011.80 = 563,518.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,873.71/1,312,011.80 = 563,518.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,873.71x = 1,312,011.80 × 563,518.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,873.71x = 739,342,774,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,342,774,379.41/950,873.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,540.45

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