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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,267, 1,413,867.54 and 373,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,267, 1,413,867.54 and 373,635.91 is: 560,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,267 : 1,413,867.54 = 373,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,267/1,413,867.54 = 373,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,267x = 1,413,867.54 × 373,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,267x = 528,271,684,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,271,684,927.36/942,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,639.06

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