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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,318.43, 1,311,533.47 and 542,481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,318.43, 1,311,533.47 and 542,481.55 is: 748,678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,318.43 : 1,311,533.47 = 542,481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,318.43/1,311,533.47 = 542,481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,318.43x = 1,311,533.47 × 542,481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,318.43x = 711,482,714,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,482,714,459.12/950,318.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,678.23

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