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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,775.96, 1,411,274.40 and 557,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,775.96, 1,411,274.40 and 557,127 is: 834,868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,775.96 : 1,411,274.40 = 557,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,775.96/1,411,274.40 = 557,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,775.96x = 1,411,274.40 × 557,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,775.96x = 786,259,072,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,259,072,648.80/941,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,868.49

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