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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,909.84, 1,298,519.77 and 533,015.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,909.84, 1,298,519.77 and 533,015.03 is: 735,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,909.84 : 1,298,519.77 = 533,015.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,909.84/1,298,519.77 = 533,015.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,909.84x = 1,298,519.77 × 533,015.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,909.84x = 692,130,554,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,130,554,162.14/940,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,597.11

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