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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,242.61, 1,300,525.76 and 534,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,242.61, 1,300,525.76 and 534,583.08 is: 737,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,242.61 : 1,300,525.76 = 534,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,242.61/1,300,525.76 = 534,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,242.61x = 1,300,525.76 × 534,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,242.61x = 695,239,066,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,239,066,400.14/942,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,855.68

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