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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,266.36, 1,297,385.10 and 558,412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,266.36, 1,297,385.10 and 558,412.92 is: 770,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,266.36 : 1,297,385.10 = 558,412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,266.36/1,297,385.10 = 558,412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,266.36x = 1,297,385.10 × 558,412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,266.36x = 724,476,602,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,476,602,055.49/940,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,501.46

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