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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,031.50, 1,297,245.09 and 537,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,031.50, 1,297,245.09 and 537,623.50 is: 741,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,031.50 : 1,297,245.09 = 537,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,031.50/1,297,245.09 = 537,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,031.50x = 1,297,245.09 × 537,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,031.50x = 697,429,445,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,429,445,643.62/940,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,921.36

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