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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,979.09, 1,258,705.04 and 601,335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,979.09, 1,258,705.04 and 601,335.45 is: 829,957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,979.09 : 1,258,705.04 = 601,335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,979.09/1,258,705.04 = 601,335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,979.09x = 1,258,705.04 × 601,335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,979.09x = 756,903,958,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,903,958,638.99/911,979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,957.58

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