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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,243.40, 1,845,309.90 and 598,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,243.40, 1,845,309.90 and 598,795.40 is: 897,436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,243.40 : 1,845,309.90 = 598,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,243.40/1,845,309.90 = 598,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,243.40x = 1,845,309.90 × 598,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,243.40x = 1,104,963,079,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,963,079,694.46/1,231,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,436.75

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