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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,577.56, 1,304,867.10 and 537,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,577.56, 1,304,867.10 and 537,723.72 is: 742,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,577.56 : 1,304,867.10 = 537,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,577.56/1,304,867.10 = 537,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,577.56x = 1,304,867.10 × 537,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,577.56x = 701,657,991,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,657,991,117.61/945,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,041.71

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