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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,544.96, 1,315,665.18 and 540,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,544.96, 1,315,665.18 and 540,085.32 is: 745,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,544.96 : 1,315,665.18 = 540,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,544.96/1,315,665.18 = 540,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,544.96x = 1,315,665.18 × 540,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,544.96x = 710,571,449,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,571,449,753.16/953,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,189.25

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