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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,128.84, 1,300,110 and 534,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,128.84, 1,300,110 and 534,267.92 is: 737,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,128.84 : 1,300,110 = 534,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,128.84/1,300,110 = 534,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,128.84x = 1,300,110 × 534,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,128.84x = 694,607,065,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,607,065,471.20/942,128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,273.97

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