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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,269.96, 1,305,835.69 and 538,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,269.96, 1,305,835.69 and 538,363.02 is: 742,931.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,269.96 : 1,305,835.69 = 538,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,269.96/1,305,835.69 = 538,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,269.96x = 1,305,835.69 × 538,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,269.96x = 703,013,645,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,013,645,692.18/946,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,931.38

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