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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,956.35, 1,304,074.50 and 537,126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,956.35, 1,304,074.50 and 537,126.81 is: 741,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,956.35 : 1,304,074.50 = 537,126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,956.35/1,304,074.50 = 537,126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,956.35x = 1,304,074.50 × 537,126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,956.35x = 700,453,376,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,453,376,187.35/944,956.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,254.74

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