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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,609.78, 1,295,306.99 and 530,772.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,609.78, 1,295,306.99 and 530,772.65 is: 732,480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,609.78 : 1,295,306.99 = 530,772.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,609.78/1,295,306.99 = 530,772.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,609.78x = 1,295,306.99 × 530,772.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,609.78x = 687,513,524,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,513,524,348.82/938,609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,480.68

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