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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,731.88, 1,270,673.87 and 558,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,731.88, 1,270,673.87 and 558,171.02 is: 770,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,731.88 : 1,270,673.87 = 558,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,731.88/1,270,673.87 = 558,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,731.88x = 1,270,673.87 × 558,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,731.88x = 709,253,320,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,253,320,961.02/920,731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,314.72

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