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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,125.26, 1,305,498.90 and 558,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,125.26, 1,305,498.90 and 558,887.14 is: 771,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,125.26 : 1,305,498.90 = 558,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,125.26/1,305,498.90 = 558,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,125.26x = 1,305,498.90 × 558,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,125.26x = 729,626,539,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,626,539,966.65/946,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,173.31

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