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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,757.59, 1,309,343.54 and 546,479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,757.59, 1,309,343.54 and 546,479.19 is: 754,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,757.59 : 1,309,343.54 = 546,479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,757.59/1,309,343.54 = 546,479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,757.59x = 1,309,343.54 × 546,479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,757.59x = 715,528,994,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,528,994,438.54/948,757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,174.72

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