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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,228.92, 1,300,506.86 and 534,569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,228.92, 1,300,506.86 and 534,569.38 is: 737,836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,228.92 : 1,300,506.86 = 534,569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,228.92/1,300,506.86 = 534,569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,228.92x = 1,300,506.86 × 534,569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,228.92x = 695,211,143,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,211,143,921.10/942,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,836.77

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