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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,036.50, 1,297,251.99 and 537,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,036.50, 1,297,251.99 and 537,628.50 is: 741,928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,036.50 : 1,297,251.99 = 537,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,036.50/1,297,251.99 = 537,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,036.50x = 1,297,251.99 × 537,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,036.50x = 697,439,641,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,439,641,505.72/940,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,928.26

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