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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,015.24, 1,275,162 and 542,317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,015.24, 1,275,162 and 542,317.32 is: 748,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,015.24 : 1,275,162 = 542,317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,015.24/1,275,162 = 542,317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,015.24x = 1,275,162 × 542,317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,015.24x = 691,542,438,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,542,438,405.84/924,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,410.21

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