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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,297.23, 1,308,637.59 and 540,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,297.23, 1,308,637.59 and 540,423.35 is: 745,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,297.23 : 1,308,637.59 = 540,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,297.23/1,308,637.59 = 540,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,297.23x = 1,308,637.59 × 540,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,297.23x = 707,218,310,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,218,310,323.73/948,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,777.05

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