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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,548, 1,321,535.94 and 549,777.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,548, 1,321,535.94 and 549,777.66 is: 758,761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,548 : 1,321,535.94 = 549,777.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,548/1,321,535.94 = 549,777.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,548x = 1,321,535.94 × 549,777.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,548x = 726,550,936,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,550,936,699.10/957,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,761.90

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