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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,941.70, 1,295,620.72 and 556,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,941.70, 1,295,620.72 and 556,893.86 is: 768,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,941.70 : 1,295,620.72 = 556,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,941.70/1,295,620.72 = 556,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,941.70x = 1,295,620.72 × 556,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,941.70x = 721,523,215,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,523,215,986.44/938,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,443.05

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