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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,181.77, 1,291,967.48 and 548,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,181.77, 1,291,967.48 and 548,943.36 is: 757,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,181.77 : 1,291,967.48 = 548,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,181.77/1,291,967.48 = 548,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,181.77x = 1,291,967.48 × 548,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,181.77x = 709,216,969,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,216,969,481.93/936,181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,563.32

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