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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,312.86, 1,409,902.50 and 558,267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,312.86, 1,409,902.50 and 558,267.95 is: 835,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,312.86 : 1,409,902.50 = 558,267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,312.86/1,409,902.50 = 558,267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,312.86x = 1,409,902.50 × 558,267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,312.86x = 787,103,378,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,103,378,374.88/942,312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,288.80

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