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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,805.82, 1,258,465.88 and 601,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,805.82, 1,258,465.88 and 601,162.96 is: 829,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,805.82 : 1,258,465.88 = 601,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,805.82/1,258,465.88 = 601,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,805.82x = 1,258,465.88 × 601,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,805.82x = 756,543,073,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,543,073,479.81/911,805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,719.50

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