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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,855.91, 1,301,278.28 and 529,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,855.91, 1,301,278.28 and 529,439.10 is: 730,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,855.91 : 1,301,278.28 = 529,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,855.91/1,301,278.28 = 529,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,855.91x = 1,301,278.28 × 529,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,855.91x = 688,947,602,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,947,602,377.55/942,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,702.96

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