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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,280.61, 1,318,279.46 and 541,895.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,280.61, 1,318,279.46 and 541,895.94 is: 747,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,280.61 : 1,318,279.46 = 541,895.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,280.61/1,318,279.46 = 541,895.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,280.61x = 1,318,279.46 × 541,895.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,280.61x = 714,370,284,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,370,284,449.91/955,280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,811.98

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