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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,968.56, 1,301,324.78 and 580,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,968.56, 1,301,324.78 and 580,601.48 is: 801,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,968.56 : 1,301,324.78 = 580,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,968.56/1,301,324.78 = 580,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,968.56x = 1,301,324.78 × 580,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,968.56x = 755,551,093,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,551,093,228.68/942,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,247.39

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