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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,971.91, 1,305,471.78 and 538,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,971.91, 1,305,471.78 and 538,063.26 is: 742,544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,971.91 : 1,305,471.78 = 538,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,971.91/1,305,471.78 = 538,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,971.91x = 1,305,471.78 × 538,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,971.91x = 702,426,401,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,426,401,784.80/945,971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,544.67

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