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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,290.31, 1,308,663.39 and 540,383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,290.31, 1,308,663.39 and 540,383.42 is: 745,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,290.31 : 1,308,663.39 = 540,383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,290.31/1,308,663.39 = 540,383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,290.31x = 1,308,663.39 × 540,383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,290.31x = 707,179,991,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,179,991,773.68/948,290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,742.08

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