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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,835.02, 1,301,141.70 and 534,954.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,835.02, 1,301,141.70 and 534,954.03 is: 738,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,835.02 : 1,301,141.70 = 534,954.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,835.02/1,301,141.70 = 534,954.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,835.02x = 1,301,141.70 × 534,954.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,835.02x = 696,050,996,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,050,996,016.05/942,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,253.23

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