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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,350, 1,265,115.96 and 598,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,350, 1,265,115.96 and 598,950.96 is: 826,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,350 : 1,265,115.96 = 598,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,350/1,265,115.96 = 598,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,350x = 1,265,115.96 × 598,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,350x = 757,742,418,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,742,418,753.32/916,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,913.75

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