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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,134.96, 1,413,203.40 and 381,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,134.96, 1,413,203.40 and 381,174.32 is: 571,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,134.96 : 1,413,203.40 = 381,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,134.96/1,413,203.40 = 381,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,134.96x = 1,413,203.40 × 381,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,134.96x = 538,676,845,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,676,845,016.69/942,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,761.87

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