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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,688.96, 1,318,824.24 and 542,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,688.96, 1,318,824.24 and 542,301.02 is: 748,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,688.96 : 1,318,824.24 = 542,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,688.96/1,318,824.24 = 542,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,688.96x = 1,318,824.24 × 542,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,688.96x = 715,199,730,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,199,730,552.73/955,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,360.36

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