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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,786.73, 1,318,834.53 and 547,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,786.73, 1,318,834.53 and 547,809.98 is: 755,891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,786.73 : 1,318,834.53 = 547,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,786.73/1,318,834.53 = 547,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,786.73x = 1,318,834.53 × 547,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,786.73x = 722,470,717,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,470,717,502.61/955,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,891.14

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