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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,799.97, 1,301,093.46 and 534,918.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,799.97, 1,301,093.46 and 534,918.98 is: 738,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,799.97 : 1,301,093.46 = 534,918.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,799.97/1,301,093.46 = 534,918.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,799.97x = 1,301,093.46 × 534,918.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,799.97x = 695,979,580,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,979,580,002.40/942,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,204.93

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