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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,897.76, 1,298,413.64 and 553,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,897.76, 1,298,413.64 and 553,735.96 is: 764,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,897.76 : 1,298,413.64 = 553,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,897.76/1,298,413.64 = 553,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,897.76x = 1,298,413.64 × 553,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,897.76x = 718,978,323,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,978,323,422.49/940,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,140.75

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