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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,867.37, 1,300,930.23 and 555,698.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,867.37, 1,300,930.23 and 555,698.17 is: 766,729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,867.37 : 1,300,930.23 = 555,698.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,867.37/1,300,930.23 = 555,698.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,867.37x = 1,300,930.23 × 555,698.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,867.37x = 722,924,548,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,924,548,108.68/942,867.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,729.84

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