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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,238.79, 1,300,520.49 and 534,579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,238.79, 1,300,520.49 and 534,579.26 is: 737,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,238.79 : 1,300,520.49 = 534,579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,238.79/1,300,520.49 = 534,579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,238.79x = 1,300,520.49 × 534,579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,238.79x = 695,231,282,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,231,282,974.20/942,238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,850.41

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