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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,998.91, 1,317,509.60 and 541,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,998.91, 1,317,509.60 and 541,448.60 is: 746,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,998.91 : 1,317,509.60 = 541,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,998.91/1,317,509.60 = 541,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,998.91x = 1,317,509.60 × 541,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,998.91x = 713,363,719,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,363,719,111.77/954,998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,978.57

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