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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,256.57, 1,297,554.06 and 537,848.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,256.57, 1,297,554.06 and 537,848.57 is: 742,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,256.57 : 1,297,554.06 = 537,848.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,256.57/1,297,554.06 = 537,848.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,256.57x = 1,297,554.06 × 537,848.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,256.57x = 697,887,589,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,887,589,180.92/940,256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,231.02

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