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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,861.53, 1,294,231.86 and 529,954.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,861.53, 1,294,231.86 and 529,954.53 is: 731,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,861.53 : 1,294,231.86 = 529,954.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,861.53/1,294,231.86 = 529,954.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,861.53x = 1,294,231.86 × 529,954.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,861.53x = 685,884,037,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,884,037,077.33/937,861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,327.62

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