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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,225.82, 1,300,170.56 and 555,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,225.82, 1,300,170.56 and 555,010.92 is: 765,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,225.82 : 1,300,170.56 = 555,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,225.82/1,300,170.56 = 555,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,225.82x = 1,300,170.56 × 555,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,225.82x = 721,608,855,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,608,855,887.46/942,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,855.53

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