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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,245.56, 1,300,529.82 and 534,586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,245.56, 1,300,529.82 and 534,586.03 is: 737,859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,245.56 : 1,300,529.82 = 534,586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,245.56/1,300,529.82 = 534,586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,245.56x = 1,300,529.82 × 534,586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,245.56x = 695,245,072,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,245,072,123.79/942,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,859.75

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