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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,350, 1,300,443 and 518,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,350, 1,300,443 and 518,414 is: 715,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,350 : 1,300,443 = 518,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,350/1,300,443 = 518,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,350x = 1,300,443 × 518,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,350x = 674,167,857,402
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,167,857,402/942,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,411.32

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