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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,261.38, 1,318,449 and 547,636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,261.38, 1,318,449 and 547,636.86 is: 755,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,261.38 : 1,318,449 = 547,636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,261.38/1,318,449 = 547,636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,261.38x = 1,318,449 × 547,636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,261.38x = 722,031,270,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,031,270,430.14/955,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,846.81

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