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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,561.98, 1,318,730.02 and 547,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,561.98, 1,318,730.02 and 547,731.70 is: 755,900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,561.98 : 1,318,730.02 = 547,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,561.98/1,318,730.02 = 547,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,561.98x = 1,318,730.02 × 547,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,561.98x = 722,310,235,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,310,235,695.63/955,561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,900.98

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