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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,452, 1,409,295.24 and 555,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,452, 1,409,295.24 and 555,804.96 is: 832,890.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,452 : 1,409,295.24 = 555,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,452/1,409,295.24 = 555,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,452x = 1,409,295.24 × 555,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,452x = 783,293,284,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,293,284,496.39/940,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,890.23

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