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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,051.24, 1,300,002.87 and 534,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,051.24, 1,300,002.87 and 534,190.32 is: 737,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,051.24 : 1,300,002.87 = 534,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,051.24/1,300,002.87 = 534,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,051.24x = 1,300,002.87 × 534,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,051.24x = 694,448,949,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,448,949,126.22/942,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,166.85

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