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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,078.15, 1,313,867.79 and 544,188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,078.15, 1,313,867.79 and 544,188.78 is: 750,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,078.15 : 1,313,867.79 = 544,188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,078.15/1,313,867.79 = 544,188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,078.15x = 1,313,867.79 × 544,188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,078.15x = 714,992,109,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,992,109,721.40/952,078.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,980.48

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