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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,507.05, 1,297,979.77 and 532,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,507.05, 1,297,979.77 and 532,681.44 is: 735,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,507.05 : 1,297,979.77 = 532,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,507.05/1,297,979.77 = 532,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,507.05x = 1,297,979.77 × 532,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,507.05x = 691,409,732,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,409,732,974.47/940,507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,145.72

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