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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,406.46, 1,297,775.94 and 532,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,406.46, 1,297,775.94 and 532,497.25 is: 734,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,406.46 : 1,297,775.94 = 532,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,406.46/1,297,775.94 = 532,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,406.46x = 1,297,775.94 × 532,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,406.46x = 691,062,119,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,062,119,166.17/940,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,854.71

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