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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,297.20, 1,409,878.98 and 558,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,297.20, 1,409,878.98 and 558,252.24 is: 835,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,297.20 : 1,409,878.98 = 558,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,297.20/1,409,878.98 = 558,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,297.20x = 1,409,878.98 × 558,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,297.20x = 787,068,098,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,068,098,713.92/942,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,265.24

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