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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,996.08, 1,301,298.42 and 535,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,996.08, 1,301,298.42 and 535,073.59 is: 738,381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,996.08 : 1,301,298.42 = 535,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,996.08/1,301,298.42 = 535,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,996.08x = 1,301,298.42 × 535,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,996.08x = 696,290,417,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,290,417,335.36/942,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,381.03

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