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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,978.19, 1,414,809.47 and 582,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,978.19, 1,414,809.47 and 582,729.18 is: 874,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,978.19 : 1,414,809.47 = 582,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,978.19/1,414,809.47 = 582,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,978.19x = 1,414,809.47 × 582,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,978.19x = 824,450,762,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,450,762,309.34/942,978.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,305.23

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