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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,437.24, 1,301,015.12 and 580,171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,437.24, 1,301,015.12 and 580,171.63 is: 800,914.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,437.24 : 1,301,015.12 = 580,171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,437.24/1,301,015.12 = 580,171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,437.24x = 1,301,015.12 × 580,171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,437.24x = 754,812,056,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,812,056,671.65/942,437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,914.93

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