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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,246, 1,309,633.76 and 541,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,246, 1,309,633.76 and 541,053.40 is: 746,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,246 : 1,309,633.76 = 541,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,246/1,309,633.76 = 541,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,246x = 1,309,633.76 × 541,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,246x = 708,581,798,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,581,798,602.78/949,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,468.04

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