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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,385.55, 1,275,534.81 and 542,272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,385.55, 1,275,534.81 and 542,272.91 is: 748,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,385.55 : 1,275,534.81 = 542,272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,385.55/1,275,534.81 = 542,272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,385.55x = 1,275,534.81 × 542,272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,385.55x = 691,687,973,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,687,973,225.00/924,385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,267.83

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