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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,342.98, 1,306,421.57 and 583,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,342.98, 1,306,421.57 and 583,966.40 is: 806,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,342.98 : 1,306,421.57 = 583,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,342.98/1,306,421.57 = 583,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,342.98x = 1,306,421.57 × 583,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,342.98x = 762,906,291,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,906,291,663.31/946,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,162.57

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