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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,271.67, 1,305,680.25 and 538,349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,271.67, 1,305,680.25 and 538,349.70 is: 742,823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,271.67 : 1,305,680.25 = 538,349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,271.67/1,305,680.25 = 538,349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,271.67x = 1,305,680.25 × 538,349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,271.67x = 702,912,570,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,912,570,883.43/946,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,823.22

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