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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,362.48, 1,309,861.14 and 541,315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,362.48, 1,309,861.14 and 541,315.53 is: 746,867.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,362.48 : 1,309,861.14 = 541,315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,362.48/1,309,861.14 = 541,315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,362.48x = 1,309,861.14 × 541,315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,362.48x = 709,048,177,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,048,177,225.50/949,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,867.71

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