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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,949.86, 1,294,394.70 and 575,573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,949.86, 1,294,394.70 and 575,573.86 is: 794,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,949.86 : 1,294,394.70 = 575,573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,949.86/1,294,394.70 = 575,573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,949.86x = 1,294,394.70 × 575,573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,949.86x = 745,019,753,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,019,753,842.54/937,949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,306.59

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