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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,033.64, 1,297,248.02 and 537,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,033.64, 1,297,248.02 and 537,625.64 is: 741,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,033.64 : 1,297,248.02 = 537,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,033.64/1,297,248.02 = 537,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,033.64x = 1,297,248.02 × 537,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,033.64x = 697,433,796,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,433,796,991.23/940,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,924.30

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