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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,838.72, 1,302,499.20 and 561,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,838.72, 1,302,499.20 and 561,878.72 is: 775,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,838.72 : 1,302,499.20 = 561,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,838.72/1,302,499.20 = 561,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,838.72x = 1,302,499.20 × 561,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,838.72x = 731,846,583,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,846,583,297.02/943,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,393.69

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