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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,845.83, 1,298,478.56 and 558,874.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,845.83, 1,298,478.56 and 558,874.13 is: 771,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,845.83 : 1,298,478.56 = 558,874.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,845.83/1,298,478.56 = 558,874.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,845.83x = 1,298,478.56 × 558,874.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,845.83x = 725,686,066,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,686,066,256.89/940,845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,312.42

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