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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,836.02, 1,301,143.08 and 534,955.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,836.02, 1,301,143.08 and 534,955.03 is: 738,254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,836.02 : 1,301,143.08 = 534,955.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,836.02/1,301,143.08 = 534,955.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,836.02x = 1,301,143.08 × 534,955.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,836.02x = 696,053,035,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,053,035,395.69/942,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,254.61

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