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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,229.92, 1,300,508.24 and 534,570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,229.92, 1,300,508.24 and 534,570.38 is: 737,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,229.92 : 1,300,508.24 = 534,570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,229.92/1,300,508.24 = 534,570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,229.92x = 1,300,508.24 × 534,570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,229.92x = 695,213,184,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,213,184,049.93/942,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,838.15

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