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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,549.78, 1,317,250.97 and 541,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,549.78, 1,317,250.97 and 541,124.90 is: 746,736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,549.78 : 1,317,250.97 = 541,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,549.78/1,317,250.97 = 541,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,549.78x = 1,317,250.97 × 541,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,549.78x = 712,797,290,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,797,290,124.27/954,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,736.63

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