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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,270.51, 1,413,872.79 and 373,639.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,270.51, 1,413,872.79 and 373,639.41 is: 560,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,270.51 : 1,413,872.79 = 373,639.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,270.51/1,413,872.79 = 373,639.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,270.51x = 1,413,872.79 × 373,639.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,270.51x = 528,278,595,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,278,595,070.65/942,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,644.30

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