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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,161, 1,293,515.46 and 534,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,161, 1,293,515.46 and 534,986.28 is: 738,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,161 : 1,293,515.46 = 534,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,161/1,293,515.46 = 534,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,161x = 1,293,515.46 × 534,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,161x = 692,013,024,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,013,024,067.89/937,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,414.24

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