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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,242.92, 1,304,429.22 and 537,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,242.92, 1,304,429.22 and 537,344.78 is: 741,532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,242.92 : 1,304,429.22 = 537,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,242.92/1,304,429.22 = 537,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,242.92x = 1,304,429.22 × 537,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,242.92x = 700,928,232,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,928,232,246.47/945,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,532.38

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