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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,735.52, 1,302,342 and 541,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,735.52, 1,302,342 and 541,318.88 is: 747,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,735.52 : 1,302,342 = 541,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,735.52/1,302,342 = 541,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,735.52x = 1,302,342 × 541,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,735.52x = 704,982,312,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,982,312,816.96/943,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,012.59

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