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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,242.76, 1,303,014.21 and 536,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,242.76, 1,303,014.21 and 536,343.32 is: 740,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,242.76 : 1,303,014.21 = 536,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,242.76/1,303,014.21 = 536,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,242.76x = 1,303,014.21 × 536,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,242.76x = 698,862,967,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,862,967,398.58/944,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,130.61

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