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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,298.23, 1,308,638.97 and 540,424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,298.23, 1,308,638.97 and 540,424.35 is: 745,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,298.23 : 1,308,638.97 = 540,424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,298.23/1,308,638.97 = 540,424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,298.23x = 1,308,638.97 × 540,424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,298.23x = 707,220,364,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,220,364,746.92/948,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,778.43

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