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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,875.46, 1,312,014.20 and 563,520.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,875.46, 1,312,014.20 and 563,520.14 is: 777,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,875.46 : 1,312,014.20 = 563,520.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,875.46/1,312,014.20 = 563,520.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,875.46x = 1,312,014.20 × 563,520.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,875.46x = 739,346,425,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,346,425,665.99/950,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,542.86

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