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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,686.96, 1,318,821.48 and 542,299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,686.96, 1,318,821.48 and 542,299.02 is: 748,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,686.96 : 1,318,821.48 = 542,299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,686.96/1,318,821.48 = 542,299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,686.96x = 1,318,821.48 × 542,299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,686.96x = 715,195,596,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,195,596,158.95/955,686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,357.60

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