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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,202.57, 1,401,746.72 and 555,870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,202.57, 1,401,746.72 and 555,870.70 is: 834,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,202.57 : 1,401,746.72 = 555,870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,202.57/1,401,746.72 = 555,870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,202.57x = 1,401,746.72 × 555,870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,202.57x = 779,189,929,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,189,929,441.93/934,202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,069.57

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