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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,600.79, 1,318,432.20 and 542,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,600.79, 1,318,432.20 and 542,069.42 is: 747,887.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,600.79 : 1,318,432.20 = 542,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,600.79/1,318,432.20 = 542,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,600.79x = 1,318,432.20 × 542,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,600.79x = 714,681,777,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,681,777,963.32/955,600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,887.39

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