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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,832.20, 1,298,459.73 and 558,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,832.20, 1,298,459.73 and 558,860.50 is: 771,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,832.20 : 1,298,459.73 = 558,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,832.20/1,298,459.73 = 558,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,832.20x = 1,298,459.73 × 558,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,832.20x = 725,657,853,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,657,853,937.67/940,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,293.60

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