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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,305.78, 1,295,000.33 and 594,173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,305.78, 1,295,000.33 and 594,173.13 is: 820,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,305.78 : 1,295,000.33 = 594,173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,305.78/1,295,000.33 = 594,173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,305.78x = 1,295,000.33 × 594,173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,305.78x = 769,454,399,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,454,399,427.13/938,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,046.53

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