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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,997.88, 1,312,377.37 and 521,280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,997.88, 1,312,377.37 and 521,280.93 is: 719,367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,997.88 : 1,312,377.37 = 521,280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,997.88/1,312,377.37 = 521,280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,997.88x = 1,312,377.37 × 521,280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,997.88x = 684,117,295,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,117,295,944.55/950,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,367.85

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