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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,314.88, 1,308,697.26 and 540,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,314.88, 1,308,697.26 and 540,408 is: 745,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,314.88 : 1,308,697.26 = 540,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,314.88/1,308,697.26 = 540,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,314.88x = 1,308,697.26 × 540,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,314.88x = 707,230,468,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,230,468,882.08/948,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,775.99

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