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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,313.38, 1,308,695.19 and 540,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,313.38, 1,308,695.19 and 540,406.50 is: 745,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,313.38 : 1,308,695.19 = 540,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,313.38/1,308,695.19 = 540,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,313.38x = 1,308,695.19 × 540,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,313.38x = 707,227,387,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,227,387,194.74/948,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,773.92

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