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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,480.85, 1,308,824.08 and 534,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,480.85, 1,308,824.08 and 534,994.78 is: 738,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,480.85 : 1,308,824.08 = 534,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,480.85/1,308,824.08 = 534,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,480.85x = 1,308,824.08 × 534,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,480.85x = 700,214,050,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,214,050,738.30/948,480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,247.96

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