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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,847.83, 1,298,481.32 and 558,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,847.83, 1,298,481.32 and 558,876.13 is: 771,315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,847.83 : 1,298,481.32 = 558,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,847.83/1,298,481.32 = 558,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,847.83x = 1,298,481.32 × 558,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,847.83x = 725,690,214,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,690,214,998.89/940,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,315.18

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