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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,362.98, 1,309,861.83 and 541,316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,362.98, 1,309,861.83 and 541,316.03 is: 746,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,362.98 : 1,309,861.83 = 541,316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,362.98/1,309,861.83 = 541,316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,362.98x = 1,309,861.83 × 541,316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,362.98x = 709,049,205,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,049,205,664.14/949,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,868.40

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