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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,859.95, 1,303,850.55 and 536,905.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,859.95, 1,303,850.55 and 536,905.17 is: 740,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,859.95 : 1,303,850.55 = 536,905.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,859.95/1,303,850.55 = 536,905.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,859.95x = 1,303,850.55 × 536,905.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,859.95x = 700,044,101,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,044,101,202.34/944,859.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,897.21

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