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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,096, 1,316,652.48 and 551,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,096, 1,316,652.48 and 551,713.92 is: 761,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,096 : 1,316,652.48 = 551,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,096/1,316,652.48 = 551,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,096x = 1,316,652.48 × 551,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,096x = 726,415,501,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,415,501,018.52/954,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,365.21

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