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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,233.48, 1,309,682.79 and 541,186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,233.48, 1,309,682.79 and 541,186.53 is: 746,689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,233.48 : 1,309,682.79 = 541,186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,233.48/1,309,682.79 = 541,186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,233.48x = 1,309,682.79 × 541,186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,233.48x = 708,782,684,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,782,684,520.82/949,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,689.51

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