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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,160, 1,298,678.52 and 710,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,160, 1,298,678.52 and 710,924.32 is: 978,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,160 : 1,298,678.52 = 710,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,160/1,298,678.52 = 710,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,160x = 1,298,678.52 × 710,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,160x = 923,262,143,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,262,143,729.61/943,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,902.99

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