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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,831.04, 1,301,135.79 and 534,949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,831.04, 1,301,135.79 and 534,949.87 is: 738,247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,831.04 : 1,301,135.79 = 534,949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,831.04/1,301,135.79 = 534,949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,831.04x = 1,301,135.79 × 534,949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,831.04x = 696,042,421,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,042,421,712.85/942,831.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,247.25

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