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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,251.69, 1,297,547.33 and 537,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,251.69, 1,297,547.33 and 537,843.69 is: 742,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,251.69 : 1,297,547.33 = 537,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,251.69/1,297,547.33 = 537,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,251.69x = 1,297,547.33 × 537,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,251.69x = 697,877,643,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,877,643,916.85/940,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,224.29

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