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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,018.89, 1,317,900.15 and 541,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,018.89, 1,317,900.15 and 541,631.52 is: 747,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,018.89 : 1,317,900.15 = 541,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,018.89/1,317,900.15 = 541,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,018.89x = 1,317,900.15 × 541,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,018.89x = 713,816,261,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,816,261,452.73/955,018.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,436.80

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