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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,870.92, 1,298,308.19 and 532,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,870.92, 1,298,308.19 and 532,891.34 is: 735,336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,870.92 : 1,298,308.19 = 532,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,870.92/1,298,308.19 = 532,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,870.92x = 1,298,308.19 × 532,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,870.92x = 691,857,181,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,857,181,946.08/940,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,336.98

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