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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,311.86, 1,409,901 and 558,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,311.86, 1,409,901 and 558,266.95 is: 835,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,311.86 : 1,409,901 = 558,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,311.86/1,409,901 = 558,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,311.86x = 1,409,901 × 558,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,311.86x = 787,101,131,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,101,131,071.95/942,311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,287.30

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