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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,461.38, 1,318,386.14 and 547,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,461.38, 1,318,386.14 and 547,484.78 is: 755,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,461.38 : 1,318,386.14 = 547,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,461.38/1,318,386.14 = 547,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,461.38x = 1,318,386.14 × 547,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,461.38x = 721,796,345,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,796,345,812.95/955,461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,442.72

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