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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,712.42, 1,270,647 and 558,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,712.42, 1,270,647 and 558,151.56 is: 770,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,712.42 : 1,270,647 = 558,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,712.42/1,270,647 = 558,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,712.42x = 1,270,647 × 558,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,712.42x = 709,213,605,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,213,605,259.32/920,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,287.87

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