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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,714.42, 1,295,451.38 and 530,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,714.42, 1,295,451.38 and 530,877.26 is: 732,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,714.42 : 1,295,451.38 = 530,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,714.42/1,295,451.38 = 530,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,714.42x = 1,295,451.38 × 530,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,714.42x = 687,725,683,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,725,683,643.44/938,714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,625.03

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