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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,878.93, 1,314,801.55 and 539,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,878.93, 1,314,801.55 and 539,412.90 is: 744,292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,878.93 : 1,314,801.55 = 539,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,878.93/1,314,801.55 = 539,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,878.93x = 1,314,801.55 × 539,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,878.93x = 709,220,917,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,220,917,010.00/952,878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,292.79

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