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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,050.55, 1,300,039.29 and 512,340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,050.55, 1,300,039.29 and 512,340.15 is: 707,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,050.55 : 1,300,039.29 = 512,340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,050.55/1,300,039.29 = 512,340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,050.55x = 1,300,039.29 × 512,340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,050.55x = 666,062,324,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,062,324,844.49/942,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,034.59

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