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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,985.76, 1,298,414.16 and 559,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,985.76, 1,298,414.16 and 559,002.72 is: 771,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,985.76 : 1,298,414.16 = 559,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,985.76/1,298,414.16 = 559,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,985.76x = 1,298,414.16 × 559,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,985.76x = 725,817,047,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,817,047,126.52/940,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,336.91

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