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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,261, 1,316,882.91 and 546,369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,261, 1,316,882.91 and 546,369.10 is: 753,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,261 : 1,316,882.91 = 546,369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,261/1,316,882.91 = 546,369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,261x = 1,316,882.91 × 546,369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,261x = 719,504,129,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,504,129,098.76/954,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,990.92

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