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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,051.42, 1,299,477.51 and 592,636.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,051.42, 1,299,477.51 and 592,636.19 is: 817,489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,051.42 : 1,299,477.51 = 592,636.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,051.42/1,299,477.51 = 592,636.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,051.42x = 1,299,477.51 × 592,636.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,051.42x = 770,117,394,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,117,394,019.70/942,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,489.77

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