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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,624.71, 1,291,178.91 and 548,719.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,624.71, 1,291,178.91 and 548,719.18 is: 757,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,624.71 : 1,291,178.91 = 548,719.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,624.71/1,291,178.91 = 548,719.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,624.71x = 1,291,178.91 × 548,719.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,624.71x = 708,494,637,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,494,637,394.83/935,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,242.33

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