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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,039.99, 1,319,412.32 and 548,179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,039.99, 1,319,412.32 and 548,179.78 is: 756,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,039.99 : 1,319,412.32 = 548,179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,039.99/1,319,412.32 = 548,179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,039.99x = 1,319,412.32 × 548,179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,039.99x = 723,275,152,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,275,152,719.12/956,039.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,532.32

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