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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,425.26, 1,409,255.12 and 555,778.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,425.26, 1,409,255.12 and 555,778.22 is: 832,850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,425.26 : 1,409,255.12 = 555,778.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,425.26/1,409,255.12 = 555,778.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,425.26x = 1,409,255.12 × 555,778.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,425.26x = 783,233,302,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,233,302,119.49/940,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,850.13

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