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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,032.52, 1,299,992.46 and 512,303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,032.52, 1,299,992.46 and 512,303.46 is: 706,972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,032.52 : 1,299,992.46 = 512,303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,032.52/1,299,992.46 = 512,303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,032.52x = 1,299,992.46 × 512,303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,032.52x = 665,990,635,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,990,635,231.91/942,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,972.02

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