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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,051.74, 1,300,003.56 and 534,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,051.74, 1,300,003.56 and 534,190.82 is: 737,167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,051.74 : 1,300,003.56 = 534,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,051.74/1,300,003.56 = 534,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,051.74x = 1,300,003.56 × 534,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,051.74x = 694,449,967,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,449,967,719.32/942,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,167.54

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