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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,033.02, 1,297,108.71 and 537,547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,033.02, 1,297,108.71 and 537,547.26 is: 741,736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,033.02 : 1,297,108.71 = 537,547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,033.02/1,297,108.71 = 537,547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,033.02x = 1,297,108.71 × 537,547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,033.02x = 697,257,232,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,257,232,982.64/940,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,736.96

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