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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,383.17, 1,275,531.54 and 542,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,383.17, 1,275,531.54 and 542,270.53 is: 748,264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,383.17 : 1,275,531.54 = 542,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,383.17/1,275,531.54 = 542,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,383.17x = 1,275,531.54 × 542,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,383.17x = 691,683,163,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,683,163,788.42/924,383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,264.56

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