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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,187.76, 1,417,516.20 and 560,636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,187.76, 1,417,516.20 and 560,636.56 is: 841,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,187.76 : 1,417,516.20 = 560,636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,187.76/1,417,516.20 = 560,636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,187.76x = 1,417,516.20 × 560,636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,187.76x = 794,711,406,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,711,406,112.27/944,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,687.89

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