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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,354.98, 1,309,850.80 and 541,308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,354.98, 1,309,850.80 and 541,308.02 is: 746,857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,354.98 : 1,309,850.80 = 541,308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,354.98/1,309,850.80 = 541,308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,354.98x = 1,309,850.80 × 541,308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,354.98x = 709,032,735,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,032,735,140.89/949,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,857.34

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