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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,011.24, 1,412,545.98 and 402,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,011.24, 1,412,545.98 and 402,181.88 is: 603,071.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,011.24 : 1,412,545.98 = 402,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,011.24/1,412,545.98 = 402,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,011.24x = 1,412,545.98 × 402,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,011.24x = 568,100,397,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,100,397,822.84/942,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,071.78

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