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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,728.18, 1,372,870.26 and 559,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,728.18, 1,372,870.26 and 559,181.40 is: 771,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,728.18 : 1,372,870.26 = 559,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,728.18/1,372,870.26 = 559,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,728.18x = 1,372,870.26 × 559,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,728.18x = 767,683,520,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,683,520,475.75/994,728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,752.06

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