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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,002.93, 1,305,312.15 and 558,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,002.93, 1,305,312.15 and 558,881.38 is: 771,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,002.93 : 1,305,312.15 = 558,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,002.93/1,305,312.15 = 558,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,002.93x = 1,305,312.15 × 558,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,002.93x = 729,514,652,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,514,652,923.65/946,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,154.75

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