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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,835.70, 1,298,464.56 and 558,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,835.70, 1,298,464.56 and 558,864 is: 771,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,835.70 : 1,298,464.56 = 558,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,835.70/1,298,464.56 = 558,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,835.70x = 1,298,464.56 × 558,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,835.70x = 725,665,097,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,665,097,859.84/940,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,298.43

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