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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,573.96, 1,315,705.20 and 540,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,573.96, 1,315,705.20 and 540,114.32 is: 745,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,573.96 : 1,315,705.20 = 540,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,573.96/1,315,705.20 = 540,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,573.96x = 1,315,705.20 × 540,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,573.96x = 710,631,219,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,631,219,418.46/953,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,229.26

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