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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,542.41, 1,309,415.52 and 604,839.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,542.41, 1,309,415.52 and 604,839.03 is: 834,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,542.41 : 1,309,415.52 = 604,839.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,542.41/1,309,415.52 = 604,839.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,542.41x = 1,309,415.52 × 604,839.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,542.41x = 791,985,612,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,985,612,983.75/948,542.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,950.13

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