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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,030, 1,297,243.02 and 537,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,030, 1,297,243.02 and 537,622 is: 741,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,030 : 1,297,243.02 = 537,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,030/1,297,243.02 = 537,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,030x = 1,297,243.02 × 537,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,030x = 697,426,386,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,426,386,898.44/940,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,919.29

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