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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,788.64, 1,305,217.08 and 537,949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,788.64, 1,305,217.08 and 537,949.14 is: 742,386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,788.64 : 1,305,217.08 = 537,949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,788.64/1,305,217.08 = 537,949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,788.64x = 1,305,217.08 × 537,949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,788.64x = 702,140,405,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,140,405,699.31/945,788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,386.17

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