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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,256.81, 1,297,554.41 and 537,848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,256.81, 1,297,554.41 and 537,848.81 is: 742,231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,256.81 : 1,297,554.41 = 537,848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,256.81/1,297,554.41 = 537,848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,256.81x = 1,297,554.41 × 537,848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,256.81x = 697,888,095,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,888,095,883.39/940,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,231.36

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