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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,026, 1,297,237.50 and 537,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,026, 1,297,237.50 and 537,618 is: 741,913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,026 : 1,297,237.50 = 537,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,026/1,297,237.50 = 537,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,026x = 1,297,237.50 × 537,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,026x = 697,418,230,275
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,418,230,275/940,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,913.77

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