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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,432.20, 1,254,648.30 and 601,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,432.20, 1,254,648.30 and 601,985.80 is: 902,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,432.20 : 1,254,648.30 = 601,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,432.20/1,254,648.30 = 601,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,432.20x = 1,254,648.30 × 601,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,432.20x = 755,280,460,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,280,460,594.14/836,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,978.70

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