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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,662.54, 1,300,647.56 and 555,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,662.54, 1,300,647.56 and 555,493.82 is: 766,447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,662.54 : 1,300,647.56 = 555,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,662.54/1,300,647.56 = 555,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,662.54x = 1,300,647.56 × 555,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,662.54x = 722,501,672,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,501,672,297.37/942,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,447.85

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