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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,799.74, 1,301,092.98 and 534,918.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,799.74, 1,301,092.98 and 534,918.77 is: 738,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,799.74 : 1,301,092.98 = 534,918.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,799.74/1,301,092.98 = 534,918.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,799.74x = 1,301,092.98 × 534,918.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,799.74x = 695,979,052,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,979,052,884.92/942,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,204.55

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