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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,882.73, 1,304,048.87 and 537,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,882.73, 1,304,048.87 and 537,045.88 is: 741,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,882.73 : 1,304,048.87 = 537,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,882.73/1,304,048.87 = 537,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,882.73x = 1,304,048.87 × 537,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,882.73x = 700,334,072,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,334,072,952.16/944,882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,186.23

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