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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,647.58, 1,295,325.83 and 530,829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,647.58, 1,295,325.83 and 530,829.50 is: 732,540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,647.58 : 1,295,325.83 = 530,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,647.58/1,295,325.83 = 530,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,647.58x = 1,295,325.83 × 530,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,647.58x = 687,597,157,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,597,157,526.43/938,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,540.28

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