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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,950.14, 1,298,621.88 and 558,976.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,950.14, 1,298,621.88 and 558,976.91 is: 771,453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,950.14 : 1,298,621.88 = 558,976.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,950.14/1,298,621.88 = 558,976.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,950.14x = 1,298,621.88 × 558,976.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,950.14x = 725,899,639,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,899,639,247.68/940,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,453.89

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