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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,043.73, 1,299,992.54 and 534,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,043.73, 1,299,992.54 and 534,182.81 is: 737,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,043.73 : 1,299,992.54 = 534,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,043.73/1,299,992.54 = 534,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,043.73x = 1,299,992.54 × 534,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,043.73x = 694,433,658,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,433,658,825.36/942,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,156.50

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