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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,515.44, 1,308,993.24 and 546,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,515.44, 1,308,993.24 and 546,237.04 is: 753,831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,515.44 : 1,308,993.24 = 546,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,515.44/1,308,993.24 = 546,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,515.44x = 1,308,993.24 × 546,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,515.44x = 715,020,592,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,020,592,797.61/948,515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,831.26

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