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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,019.44, 1,304,237.43 and 537,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,019.44, 1,304,237.43 and 537,182.46 is: 741,374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,019.44 : 1,304,237.43 = 537,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,019.44/1,304,237.43 = 537,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,019.44x = 1,304,237.43 × 537,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,019.44x = 700,613,471,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,613,471,071.48/945,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,374.67

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