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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,055.74, 1,300,009.08 and 534,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,055.74, 1,300,009.08 and 534,194.82 is: 737,173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,055.74 : 1,300,009.08 = 534,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,055.74/1,300,009.08 = 534,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,055.74x = 1,300,009.08 × 534,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,055.74x = 694,458,116,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,458,116,488.97/942,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,173.06

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