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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,942.76, 1,299,841.75 and 534,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,942.76, 1,299,841.75 and 534,072.16 is: 736,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,942.76 : 1,299,841.75 = 534,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,942.76/1,299,841.75 = 534,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,942.76x = 1,299,841.75 × 534,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,942.76x = 694,209,291,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,209,291,080.68/941,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,997.32

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