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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,798.87, 1,301,091.77 and 534,917.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,798.87, 1,301,091.77 and 534,917.89 is: 738,203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,798.87 : 1,301,091.77 = 534,917.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,798.87/1,301,091.77 = 534,917.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,798.87x = 1,301,091.77 × 534,917.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,798.87x = 695,977,264,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,977,264,304.77/942,798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,203.33

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