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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,959.73, 1,301,283.43 and 513,238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,959.73, 1,301,283.43 and 513,238.83 is: 708,269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,959.73 : 1,301,283.43 = 513,238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,959.73/1,301,283.43 = 513,238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,959.73x = 1,301,283.43 × 513,238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,959.73x = 667,869,182,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,869,182,545.39/942,959.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,269.04

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