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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,615.94, 1,295,194.12 and 576,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,615.94, 1,295,194.12 and 576,055.08 is: 794,897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,615.94 : 1,295,194.12 = 576,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,615.94/1,295,194.12 = 576,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,615.94x = 1,295,194.12 × 576,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,615.94x = 746,103,150,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,103,150,971.99/938,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,897.17

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