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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,116.13, 1,299,566.70 and 592,701.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,116.13, 1,299,566.70 and 592,701.03 is: 817,579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,116.13 : 1,299,566.70 = 592,701.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,116.13/1,299,566.70 = 592,701.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,116.13x = 1,299,566.70 × 592,701.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,116.13x = 770,254,521,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,254,521,643.70/942,116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,579.17

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