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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,931.45, 1,315,041.59 and 545,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,931.45, 1,315,041.59 and 545,032.73 is: 752,142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,931.45 : 1,315,041.59 = 545,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,931.45/1,315,041.59 = 545,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,931.45x = 1,315,041.59 × 545,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,931.45x = 716,740,712,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,740,712,511.43/952,931.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,142.99

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