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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,241.61, 1,300,524.38 and 534,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,241.61, 1,300,524.38 and 534,582.08 is: 737,854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,241.61 : 1,300,524.38 = 534,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,241.61/1,300,524.38 = 534,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,241.61x = 1,300,524.38 × 534,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,241.61x = 695,237,025,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,237,025,857.23/942,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,854.30

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