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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,579.22, 1,295,231.51 and 530,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,579.22, 1,295,231.51 and 530,761.14 is: 732,445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,579.22 : 1,295,231.51 = 530,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,579.22/1,295,231.51 = 530,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,579.22x = 1,295,231.51 × 530,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,579.22x = 687,458,554,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,458,554,138.42/938,579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,445.96

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