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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,030.63, 1,297,243.88 and 537,622.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,030.63, 1,297,243.88 and 537,622.63 is: 741,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,030.63 : 1,297,243.88 = 537,622.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,030.63/1,297,243.88 = 537,622.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,030.63x = 1,297,243.88 × 537,622.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,030.63x = 697,427,666,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,427,666,517.00/940,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,920.15

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