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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,007.44, 1,299,958.04 and 512,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,007.44, 1,299,958.04 and 512,278.34 is: 706,937.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,007.44 : 1,299,958.04 = 512,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,007.44/1,299,958.04 = 512,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,007.44x = 1,299,958.04 × 512,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,007.44x = 665,940,346,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,940,346,800.85/942,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,937.46

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