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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,037.50, 1,309,683.90 and 546,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,037.50, 1,309,683.90 and 546,629.50 is: 754,355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,037.50 : 1,309,683.90 = 546,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,037.50/1,309,683.90 = 546,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,037.50x = 1,309,683.90 × 546,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,037.50x = 715,911,855,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,911,855,415.05/949,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,355.71

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