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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,386.55, 1,275,536.19 and 542,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,386.55, 1,275,536.19 and 542,273.91 is: 748,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,386.55 : 1,275,536.19 = 542,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,386.55/1,275,536.19 = 542,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,386.55x = 1,275,536.19 × 542,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,386.55x = 691,689,997,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,689,997,097.80/924,386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,269.21

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