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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,253.82, 1,297,550.27 and 537,845.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,253.82, 1,297,550.27 and 537,845.82 is: 742,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,253.82 : 1,297,550.27 = 537,845.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,253.82/1,297,550.27 = 537,845.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,253.82x = 1,297,550.27 × 537,845.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,253.82x = 697,881,986,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,881,986,270.14/940,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,227.23

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