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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,197.54, 1,305,706.97 and 538,261.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,197.54, 1,305,706.97 and 538,261.00 is: 742,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,197.54 : 1,305,706.97 = 538,261.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,197.54/1,305,706.97 = 538,261.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,197.54x = 1,305,706.97 × 538,261.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,197.54x = 702,811,137,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,811,137,460.56/946,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,774.22

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