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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,351.23, 1,297,699.77 and 532,442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,351.23, 1,297,699.77 and 532,442.16 is: 734,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,351.23 : 1,297,699.77 = 532,442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,351.23/1,297,699.77 = 532,442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,351.23x = 1,297,699.77 × 532,442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,351.23x = 690,950,073,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,950,073,000.15/940,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,778.72

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