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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,383.82, 1,162,659.04 and 601,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,383.82, 1,162,659.04 and 601,246.02 is: 828,856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,383.82 : 1,162,659.04 = 601,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,383.82/1,162,659.04 = 601,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,383.82x = 1,162,659.04 × 601,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,383.82x = 699,044,114,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,044,114,603.73/843,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,856.44

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