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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,030.62, 1,297,243.88 and 537,622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,030.62, 1,297,243.88 and 537,622.62 is: 741,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,030.62 : 1,297,243.88 = 537,622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,030.62/1,297,243.88 = 537,622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,030.62x = 1,297,243.88 × 537,622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,030.62x = 697,427,653,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,427,653,544.57/940,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,920.14

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