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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,951.14, 1,298,623.26 and 558,977.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,951.14, 1,298,623.26 and 558,977.91 is: 771,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,951.14 : 1,298,623.26 = 558,977.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,951.14/1,298,623.26 = 558,977.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,951.14x = 1,298,623.26 × 558,977.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,951.14x = 725,901,715,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,901,715,752.19/940,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,455.27

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