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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,571.96, 1,315,702.44 and 540,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,571.96, 1,315,702.44 and 540,112.32 is: 745,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,571.96 : 1,315,702.44 = 540,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,571.96/1,315,702.44 = 540,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,571.96x = 1,315,702.44 × 540,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,571.96x = 710,627,097,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,627,097,298.06/953,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,226.50

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