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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,234.95, 1,308,605.45 and 534,910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,234.95, 1,308,605.45 and 534,910.58 is: 738,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,234.95 : 1,308,605.45 = 534,910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,234.95/1,308,605.45 = 534,910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,234.95x = 1,308,605.45 × 534,910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,234.95x = 699,986,891,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,986,891,033.08/948,234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,199.85

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