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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,874.71, 1,312,013.17 and 563,519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,874.71, 1,312,013.17 and 563,519.39 is: 777,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,874.71 : 1,312,013.17 = 563,519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,874.71/1,312,013.17 = 563,519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,874.71x = 1,312,013.17 × 563,519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,874.71x = 739,344,861,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,344,861,230.37/950,874.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,541.83

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