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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,036.23, 1,299,982.19 and 534,175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,036.23, 1,299,982.19 and 534,175.31 is: 737,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,036.23 : 1,299,982.19 = 534,175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,036.23/1,299,982.19 = 534,175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,036.23x = 1,299,982.19 × 534,175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,036.23x = 694,418,380,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,418,380,166.94/942,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,146.15

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