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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,052.42, 1,299,478.89 and 592,637.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,052.42, 1,299,478.89 and 592,637.19 is: 817,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,052.42 : 1,299,478.89 = 592,637.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,052.42/1,299,478.89 = 592,637.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,052.42x = 1,299,478.89 × 592,637.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,052.42x = 770,119,517,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,119,517,833.92/942,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,491.15

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