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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,347.23, 1,308,720.47 and 534,889.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,347.23, 1,308,720.47 and 534,889.41 is: 738,148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,347.23 : 1,308,720.47 = 534,889.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,347.23/1,308,720.47 = 534,889.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,347.23x = 1,308,720.47 × 534,889.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,347.23x = 700,020,717,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,020,717,378.78/948,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,148.11

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