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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,270.50, 1,413,872.80 and 373,639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,270.50, 1,413,872.80 and 373,639.42 is: 560,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,270.50 : 1,413,872.80 = 373,639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,270.50/1,413,872.80 = 373,639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,270.50x = 1,413,872.80 × 373,639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,270.50x = 528,278,612,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,278,612,945.78/942,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,644.33

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