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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,713.71, 1,300,974.21 and 534,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,713.71, 1,300,974.21 and 534,832.74 is: 738,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,713.71 : 1,300,974.21 = 534,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,713.71/1,300,974.21 = 534,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,713.71x = 1,300,974.21 × 534,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,713.71x = 695,803,601,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,803,601,403.64/942,713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,085.80

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