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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,533.28, 1,299,363.36 and 578,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,533.28, 1,299,363.36 and 578,977.28 is: 799,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,533.28 : 1,299,363.36 = 578,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,533.28/1,299,363.36 = 578,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,533.28x = 1,299,363.36 × 578,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,533.28x = 752,301,863,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,301,863,904.46/941,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,017.81

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