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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,901.52, 1,412,101.02 and 542,701.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,901.52, 1,412,101.02 and 542,701.07 is: 812,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,901.52 : 1,412,101.02 = 542,701.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,901.52/1,412,101.02 = 542,701.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,901.52x = 1,412,101.02 × 542,701.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,901.52x = 766,348,727,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,348,727,441.59/942,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,755.86

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