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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,248.76, 1,308,584.52 and 540,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,248.76, 1,308,584.52 and 540,332.76 is: 745,659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,248.76 : 1,308,584.52 = 540,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,248.76/1,308,584.52 = 540,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,248.76x = 1,308,584.52 × 540,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,248.76x = 707,071,085,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,071,085,384.88/948,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,659.91

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