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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,729.74, 1,301,617.91 and 882,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,729.74, 1,301,617.91 and 882,499.76 is: 1,218,458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,729.74 : 1,301,617.91 = 882,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,729.74/1,301,617.91 = 882,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,729.74x = 1,301,617.91 × 882,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,729.74x = 1,148,677,488,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,677,488,884.86/942,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,458.96

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