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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,431.49, 1,319,924.32 and 542,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,431.49, 1,319,924.32 and 542,997.25 is: 749,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,431.49 : 1,319,924.32 = 542,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,431.49/1,319,924.32 = 542,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,431.49x = 1,319,924.32 × 542,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,431.49x = 716,715,271,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,715,271,310.82/956,431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,363.95

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