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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,961.32, 1,301,246.82 and 513,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,961.32, 1,301,246.82 and 513,242.28 is: 708,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,961.32 : 1,301,246.82 = 513,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,961.32/1,301,246.82 = 513,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,961.32x = 1,301,246.82 × 513,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,961.32x = 667,854,884,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,854,884,739.55/942,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,252.68

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