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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,546.42, 1,274,157.47 and 541,499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,546.42, 1,274,157.47 and 541,499.39 is: 747,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,546.42 : 1,274,157.47 = 541,499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,546.42/1,274,157.47 = 541,499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,546.42x = 1,274,157.47 × 541,499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,546.42x = 689,955,497,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,955,497,308.09/923,546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,071.81

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