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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,243.73, 1,205,994.57 and 601,838.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,243.73, 1,205,994.57 and 601,838.71 is: 830,219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,243.73 : 1,205,994.57 = 601,838.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,243.73/1,205,994.57 = 601,838.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,243.73x = 1,205,994.57 × 601,838.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,243.73x = 725,814,214,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,814,214,389.27/874,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,219.52

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