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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,550.74, 1,295,183.12 and 530,645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,550.74, 1,295,183.12 and 530,645.54 is: 732,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,550.74 : 1,295,183.12 = 530,645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,550.74/1,295,183.12 = 530,645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,550.74x = 1,295,183.12 × 530,645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,550.74x = 687,283,146,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,283,146,111.29/938,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,281.29

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