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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,998.10, 1,301,516.82 and 535,137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,998.10, 1,301,516.82 and 535,137.86 is: 738,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,998.10 : 1,301,516.82 = 535,137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,998.10/1,301,516.82 = 535,137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,998.10x = 1,301,516.82 × 535,137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,998.10x = 696,490,919,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,490,919,301.22/942,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,592.07

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