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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,052.70, 942,079.05 and 559,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,052.70, 942,079.05 and 559,239.90 is: 838,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,052.70 : 942,079.05 = 559,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,052.70/942,079.05 = 559,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,052.70x = 942,079.05 × 559,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,052.70x = 526,848,193,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,848,193,714.10/628,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,859.85

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