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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,166.78, 1,298,998.73 and 559,119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,166.78, 1,298,998.73 and 559,119.75 is: 771,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,166.78 : 1,298,998.73 = 559,119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,166.78/1,298,998.73 = 559,119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,166.78x = 1,298,998.73 × 559,119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,166.78x = 726,295,846,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,295,846,565.72/941,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,697.28

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