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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,467.96, 1,306,154.34 and 538,628.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,467.96, 1,306,154.34 and 538,628.31 is: 743,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,467.96 : 1,306,154.34 = 538,628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,467.96/1,306,154.34 = 538,628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,467.96x = 1,306,154.34 × 538,628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,467.96x = 703,531,704,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,531,704,753.37/946,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,323.32

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