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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,173.74, 1,412,405.43 and 342,711.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,173.74, 1,412,405.43 and 342,711.19 is: 513,755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,173.74 : 1,412,405.43 = 342,711.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,173.74/1,412,405.43 = 342,711.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,173.74x = 1,412,405.43 × 342,711.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,173.74x = 484,047,145,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,047,145,677.76/942,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,755.72

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