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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,159.42, 1,294,601.94 and 575,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,159.42, 1,294,601.94 and 575,909.70 is: 793,873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,159.42 : 1,294,601.94 = 575,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,159.42/1,294,601.94 = 575,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,159.42x = 1,294,601.94 × 575,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,159.42x = 745,573,814,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,573,814,884.82/939,159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,873.54

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