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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,512.68, 1,303,427.97 and 536,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,512.68, 1,303,427.97 and 536,615.22 is: 740,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,512.68 : 1,303,427.97 = 536,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,512.68/1,303,427.97 = 536,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,512.68x = 1,303,427.97 × 536,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,512.68x = 699,439,286,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,439,286,875.70/944,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,529.27

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