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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,042.69, 1,299,991.05 and 534,181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,042.69, 1,299,991.05 and 534,181.77 is: 737,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,042.69 : 1,299,991.05 = 534,181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,042.69/1,299,991.05 = 534,181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,042.69x = 1,299,991.05 × 534,181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,042.69x = 694,431,520,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,431,520,073.16/942,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,155.04

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