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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,448, 1,300,845.64 and 555,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,448, 1,300,845.64 and 555,488.32 is: 766,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,448 : 1,300,845.64 = 555,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,448/1,300,845.64 = 555,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,448x = 1,300,845.64 × 555,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,448x = 722,604,559,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,604,559,142.93/942,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,731.49

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