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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,029, 1,297,241.64 and 537,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,029, 1,297,241.64 and 537,621 is: 741,917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,029 : 1,297,241.64 = 537,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,029/1,297,241.64 = 537,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,029x = 1,297,241.64 × 537,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,029x = 697,424,347,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,424,347,738.44/940,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,917.91

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