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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,998.82, 1,302,673.08 and 536,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,998.82, 1,302,673.08 and 536,046.74 is: 739,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,998.82 : 1,302,673.08 = 536,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,998.82/1,302,673.08 = 536,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,998.82x = 1,302,673.08 × 536,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,998.82x = 698,293,657,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,293,657,819.76/943,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,718.78

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