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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,789.32, 1,317,643.91 and 546,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,789.32, 1,317,643.91 and 546,969.98 is: 754,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,789.32 : 1,317,643.91 = 546,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,789.32/1,317,643.91 = 546,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,789.32x = 1,317,643.91 × 546,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,789.32x = 720,711,653,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,711,653,776.75/954,789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,838.42

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