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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,478.15, 1,319,889.26 and 548,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,478.15, 1,319,889.26 and 548,558.91 is: 756,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,478.15 : 1,319,889.26 = 548,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,478.15/1,319,889.26 = 548,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,478.15x = 1,319,889.26 × 548,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,478.15x = 724,037,011,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,037,011,043.51/956,478.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,982.28

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