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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,304.78, 1,294,998.95 and 594,172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,304.78, 1,294,998.95 and 594,172.13 is: 820,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,304.78 : 1,294,998.95 = 594,172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,304.78/1,294,998.95 = 594,172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,304.78x = 1,294,998.95 × 594,172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,304.78x = 769,452,281,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,452,281,498.40/938,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,045.15

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