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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,679.52, 1,310,682.51 and 541,687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,679.52, 1,310,682.51 and 541,687.92 is: 747,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,679.52 : 1,310,682.51 = 541,687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,679.52/1,310,682.51 = 541,687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,679.52x = 1,310,682.51 × 541,687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,679.52x = 709,980,882,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,980,882,622.28/949,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,600.50

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