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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,704, 1,298,185.47 and 532,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,704, 1,298,185.47 and 532,795.68 is: 735,265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,704 : 1,298,185.47 = 532,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,704/1,298,185.47 = 532,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,704x = 1,298,185.47 × 532,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,704x = 691,667,610,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,667,610,254.77/940,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,265.94

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