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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,058.48, 1,298,941.42 and 724,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,058.48, 1,298,941.42 and 724,849.88 is: 998,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,058.48 : 1,298,941.42 = 724,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,058.48/1,298,941.42 = 724,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,058.48x = 1,298,941.42 × 724,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,058.48x = 941,537,532,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,537,532,414.03/943,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,387.22

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