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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,738.43, 1,270,682.82 and 558,177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,738.43, 1,270,682.82 and 558,177.57 is: 770,323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,738.43 : 1,270,682.82 = 558,177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,738.43/1,270,682.82 = 558,177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,738.43x = 1,270,682.82 × 558,177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,738.43x = 709,266,648,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,266,648,708.35/920,738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,323.72

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