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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,344.64, 1,300,469.58 and 540,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,344.64, 1,300,469.58 and 540,014.40 is: 745,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,344.64 : 1,300,469.58 = 540,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,344.64/1,300,469.58 = 540,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,344.64x = 1,300,469.58 × 540,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,344.64x = 702,272,299,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,272,299,961.95/942,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,239.34

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