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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,273.50, 1,413,877.29 and 373,642.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,273.50, 1,413,877.29 and 373,642.41 is: 560,648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,273.50 : 1,413,877.29 = 373,642.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,273.50/1,413,877.29 = 373,642.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,273.50x = 1,413,877.29 × 373,642.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,273.50x = 528,284,518,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,284,518,079.87/942,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,648.81

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