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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,999.98, 1,310,174.31 and 664,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,999.98, 1,310,174.31 and 664,065.58 is: 914,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,999.98 : 1,310,174.31 = 664,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,999.98/1,310,174.31 = 664,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,999.98x = 1,310,174.31 × 664,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,999.98x = 870,041,659,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,041,659,750.92/950,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,870.32

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