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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,231.96, 1,304,195.83 and 537,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,231.96, 1,304,195.83 and 537,301.78 is: 741,348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,231.96 : 1,304,195.83 = 537,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,231.96/1,304,195.83 = 537,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,231.96x = 1,304,195.83 × 537,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,231.96x = 700,746,740,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,746,740,927.58/945,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,348.97

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