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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,848.64, 1,304,008.80 and 542,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,848.64, 1,304,008.80 and 542,432 is: 748,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,848.64 : 1,304,008.80 = 542,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,848.64/1,304,008.80 = 542,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,848.64x = 1,304,008.80 × 542,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,848.64x = 707,336,101,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,336,101,401.60/944,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,623.72

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