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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,950.16, 1,301,164.68 and 555,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,950.16, 1,301,164.68 and 555,740.40 is: 766,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,950.16 : 1,301,164.68 = 555,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,950.16/1,301,164.68 = 555,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,950.16x = 1,301,164.68 × 555,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,950.16x = 723,109,779,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,109,779,729.07/942,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,858.96

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