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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,032, 1,297,245.78 and 537,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,032, 1,297,245.78 and 537,624 is: 741,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,032 : 1,297,245.78 = 537,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,032/1,297,245.78 = 537,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,032x = 1,297,245.78 × 537,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,032x = 697,430,465,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,430,465,226.72/940,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,922.05

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