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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,958.23, 1,301,281.36 and 513,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,958.23, 1,301,281.36 and 513,237.33 is: 708,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,958.23 : 1,301,281.36 = 513,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,958.23/1,301,281.36 = 513,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,958.23x = 1,301,281.36 × 513,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,958.23x = 667,866,169,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,866,169,502.08/942,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,266.97

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