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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,871.92, 1,298,309.56 and 532,892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,871.92, 1,298,309.56 and 532,892.32 is: 735,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,871.92 : 1,298,309.56 = 532,892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,871.92/1,298,309.56 = 532,892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,871.92x = 1,298,309.56 × 532,892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,871.92x = 691,859,193,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,859,193,506.58/940,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,338.34

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