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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,543.49, 1,295,173.13 and 530,638.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,543.49, 1,295,173.13 and 530,638.29 is: 732,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,543.49 : 1,295,173.13 = 530,638.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,543.49/1,295,173.13 = 530,638.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,543.49x = 1,295,173.13 × 530,638.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,543.49x = 687,268,452,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,268,452,303.96/938,543.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,271.29

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