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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,042.95, 1,319,416.39 and 548,182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,042.95, 1,319,416.39 and 548,182.74 is: 756,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,042.95 : 1,319,416.39 = 548,182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,042.95/1,319,416.39 = 548,182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,042.95x = 1,319,416.39 × 548,182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,042.95x = 723,281,290,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,281,290,082.43/956,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,536.40

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