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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,480.48, 1,308,823.56 and 534,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,480.48, 1,308,823.56 and 534,994.41 is: 738,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,480.48 : 1,308,823.56 = 534,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,480.48/1,308,823.56 = 534,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,480.48x = 1,308,823.56 × 534,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,480.48x = 700,213,288,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,213,288,276.30/948,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,247.44

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