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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,405.46, 1,297,774.56 and 532,496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,405.46, 1,297,774.56 and 532,496.25 is: 734,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,405.46 : 1,297,774.56 = 532,496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,405.46/1,297,774.56 = 532,496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,405.46x = 1,297,774.56 × 532,496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,405.46x = 691,060,080,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,060,080,056.53/940,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,853.33

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