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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,717.62, 1,300,979.66 and 534,836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,717.62, 1,300,979.66 and 534,836.66 is: 738,091.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,717.62 : 1,300,979.66 = 534,836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,717.62/1,300,979.66 = 534,836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,717.62x = 1,300,979.66 × 534,836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,717.62x = 695,811,606,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,811,606,903.25/942,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,091.23

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