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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,909.59, 1,298,519.43 and 533,014.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,909.59, 1,298,519.43 and 533,014.79 is: 735,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,909.59 : 1,298,519.43 = 533,014.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,909.59/1,298,519.43 = 533,014.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,909.59x = 1,298,519.43 × 533,014.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,909.59x = 692,130,054,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,130,054,799.77/940,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,596.77

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