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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,844.70, 1,298,476.98 and 558,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,844.70, 1,298,476.98 and 558,873 is: 771,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,844.70 : 1,298,476.98 = 558,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,844.70/1,298,476.98 = 558,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,844.70x = 1,298,476.98 × 558,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,844.70x = 725,683,725,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,683,725,243.54/940,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,310.85

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