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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,268.96, 1,305,834.32 and 538,362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,268.96, 1,305,834.32 and 538,362.02 is: 742,930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,268.96 : 1,305,834.32 = 538,362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,268.96/1,305,834.32 = 538,362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,268.96x = 1,305,834.32 × 538,362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,268.96x = 703,011,602,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,011,602,873.30/946,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,930.00

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