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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,240.41, 1,304,425.78 and 537,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,240.41, 1,304,425.78 and 537,342.27 is: 741,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,240.41 : 1,304,425.78 = 537,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,240.41/1,304,425.78 = 537,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,240.41x = 1,304,425.78 × 537,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,240.41x = 700,923,109,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,923,109,671.72/945,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,528.93

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