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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,798.64, 1,303,939.80 and 542,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,798.64, 1,303,939.80 and 542,382 is: 748,554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,798.64 : 1,303,939.80 = 542,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,798.64/1,303,939.80 = 542,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,798.64x = 1,303,939.80 × 542,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,798.64x = 707,233,476,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,233,476,603.60/944,798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,554.71

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