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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,314, 1,296,253.32 and 536,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,314, 1,296,253.32 and 536,914.64 is: 740,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,314 : 1,296,253.32 = 536,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,314/1,296,253.32 = 536,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,314x = 1,296,253.32 × 536,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,314x = 695,977,384,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,977,384,656.61/939,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,942.20

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