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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,902.94, 1,309,453.48 and 541,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,902.94, 1,309,453.48 and 541,136.02 is: 746,749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,902.94 : 1,309,453.48 = 541,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,902.94/1,309,453.48 = 541,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,902.94x = 1,309,453.48 × 541,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,902.94x = 708,592,442,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,592,442,959.77/948,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,749.13

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