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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,383.88, 1,275,658.20 and 542,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,383.88, 1,275,658.20 and 542,417.04 is: 748,540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,383.88 : 1,275,658.20 = 542,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,383.88/1,275,658.20 = 542,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,383.88x = 1,275,658.20 × 542,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,383.88x = 691,938,744,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,938,744,895.73/924,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,540.47

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