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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,726.98, 1,298,293.56 and 527,261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,726.98, 1,298,293.56 and 527,261.69 is: 727,671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,726.98 : 1,298,293.56 = 527,261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,726.98/1,298,293.56 = 527,261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,726.98x = 1,298,293.56 × 527,261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,726.98x = 684,540,459,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,540,459,807.45/940,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,671.76

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