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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,172.86, 1,412,723.92 and 643,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,172.86, 1,412,723.92 and 643,015.86 is: 964,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,172.86 : 1,412,723.92 = 643,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,172.86/1,412,723.92 = 643,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,172.86x = 1,412,723.92 × 643,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,172.86x = 908,403,886,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,403,886,361.37/942,172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,158.41

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