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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,348, 1,265,113.20 and 598,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,348, 1,265,113.20 and 598,948.96 is: 826,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,348 : 1,265,113.20 = 598,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,348/1,265,113.20 = 598,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,348x = 1,265,113.20 × 598,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,348x = 757,738,235,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,738,235,422.27/916,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,910.99

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