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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,317.44, 1,391,460 and 549,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,317.44, 1,391,460 and 549,436 is: 758,211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,317.44 : 1,391,460 = 549,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,317.44/1,391,460 = 549,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,317.44x = 1,391,460 × 549,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,317.44x = 764,518,216,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,518,216,560/1,008,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,211.84

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