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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,205.51, 1,305,717.98 and 538,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,205.51, 1,305,717.98 and 538,268.96 is: 742,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,205.51 : 1,305,717.98 = 538,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,205.51/1,305,717.98 = 538,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,205.51x = 1,305,717.98 × 538,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,205.51x = 702,827,449,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,827,449,927.97/946,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,785.20

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