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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,855.52, 1,317,869.04 and 546,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,855.52, 1,317,869.04 and 546,978.40 is: 754,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,855.52 : 1,317,869.04 = 546,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,855.52/1,317,869.04 = 546,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,855.52x = 1,317,869.04 × 546,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,855.52x = 720,845,898,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,845,898,908.74/954,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,926.67

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