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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,033, 1,297,247.16 and 537,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,033, 1,297,247.16 and 537,625 is: 741,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,033 : 1,297,247.16 = 537,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,033/1,297,247.16 = 537,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,033x = 1,297,247.16 × 537,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,033x = 697,432,504,395
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,432,504,395/940,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,923.43

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