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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,034.73, 1,299,980.12 and 534,173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,034.73, 1,299,980.12 and 534,173.81 is: 737,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,034.73 : 1,299,980.12 = 534,173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,034.73/1,299,980.12 = 534,173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,034.73x = 1,299,980.12 × 534,173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,034.73x = 694,415,324,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,415,324,453.89/942,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,144.08

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