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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,176.52, 1,298,166.92 and 618,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,176.52, 1,298,166.92 and 618,783.56 is: 853,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,176.52 : 1,298,166.92 = 618,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,176.52/1,298,166.92 = 618,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,176.52x = 1,298,166.92 × 618,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,176.52x = 803,284,348,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,284,348,231.84/941,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,489.58

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