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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,832.62, 1,301,083.98 and 513,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,832.62, 1,301,083.98 and 513,103.50 is: 708,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,832.62 : 1,301,083.98 = 513,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,832.62/1,301,083.98 = 513,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,832.62x = 1,301,083.98 × 513,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,832.62x = 667,590,743,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,590,743,931.93/942,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,069.21

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