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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,842.33, 1,298,473.71 and 558,870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,842.33, 1,298,473.71 and 558,870.63 is: 771,307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,842.33 : 1,298,473.71 = 558,870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,842.33/1,298,473.71 = 558,870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,842.33x = 1,298,473.71 × 558,870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,842.33x = 725,678,811,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,678,811,059.42/940,842.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,307.57

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