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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,237.91, 1,304,422.34 and 537,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,237.91, 1,304,422.34 and 537,339.77 is: 741,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,237.91 : 1,304,422.34 = 537,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,237.91/1,304,422.34 = 537,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,237.91x = 1,304,422.34 × 537,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,237.91x = 700,917,990,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,917,990,949.65/945,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,525.48

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