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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,241.71, 1,301,023.42 and 724,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,241.71, 1,301,023.42 and 724,104.87 is: 999,825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,241.71 : 1,301,023.42 = 724,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,241.71/1,301,023.42 = 724,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,241.71x = 1,301,023.42 × 724,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,241.71x = 942,077,387,716.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,077,387,716.96/942,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,825.60

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