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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,847.78, 1,303,833.75 and 536,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,847.78, 1,303,833.75 and 536,893 is: 740,880.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,847.78 : 1,303,833.75 = 536,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,847.78/1,303,833.75 = 536,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,847.78x = 1,303,833.75 × 536,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,847.78x = 700,019,213,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,019,213,538.75/944,847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,880.41

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