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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,033.65, 1,297,109.57 and 537,547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,033.65, 1,297,109.57 and 537,547.89 is: 741,737.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,033.65 : 1,297,109.57 = 537,547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,033.65/1,297,109.57 = 537,547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,033.65x = 1,297,109.57 × 537,547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,033.65x = 697,258,512,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,258,512,452.31/940,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,737.82

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