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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,196.79, 1,305,705.95 and 538,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,196.79, 1,305,705.95 and 538,260.24 is: 742,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,196.79 : 1,305,705.95 = 538,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,196.79/1,305,705.95 = 538,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,196.79x = 1,305,705.95 × 538,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,196.79x = 702,809,595,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,809,595,325.13/946,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,773.18

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