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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,370.66, 1,309,872.42 and 541,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,370.66, 1,309,872.42 and 541,323.71 is: 746,878.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,370.66 : 1,309,872.42 = 541,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,370.66/1,309,872.42 = 541,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,370.66x = 1,309,872.42 × 541,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,370.66x = 709,064,991,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,064,991,471.72/949,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,878.99

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