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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,246.47, 1,300,531.10 and 534,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,246.47, 1,300,531.10 and 534,586.97 is: 737,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,246.47 : 1,300,531.10 = 534,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,246.47/1,300,531.10 = 534,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,246.47x = 1,300,531.10 × 534,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,246.47x = 695,246,970,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,246,970,964.18/942,246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,861.06

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