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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,812.76, 1,301,732.52 and 882,582.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,812.76, 1,301,732.52 and 882,582.78 is: 1,218,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,812.76 : 1,301,732.52 = 882,582.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,812.76/1,301,732.52 = 882,582.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,812.76x = 1,301,732.52 × 882,582.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,812.76x = 1,148,886,706,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,886,706,318.01/942,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,573.57

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