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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,241.68, 1,305,768 and 538,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,241.68, 1,305,768 and 538,305.16 is: 742,835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,241.68 : 1,305,768 = 538,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,241.68/1,305,768 = 538,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,241.68x = 1,305,768 × 538,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,241.68x = 702,901,652,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,901,652,162.88/946,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,835.23

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