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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,043.77, 1,319,417.51 and 548,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,043.77, 1,319,417.51 and 548,183.55 is: 756,537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,043.77 : 1,319,417.51 = 548,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,043.77/1,319,417.51 = 548,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,043.77x = 1,319,417.51 × 548,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,043.77x = 723,282,979,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,282,979,232.96/956,043.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,537.52

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