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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,645.33, 1,295,322.72 and 530,827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,645.33, 1,295,322.72 and 530,827.24 is: 732,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,645.33 : 1,295,322.72 = 530,827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,645.33/1,295,322.72 = 530,827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,645.33x = 1,295,322.72 × 530,827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,645.33x = 687,592,584,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,592,584,552.62/938,645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,537.16

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