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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,393.98, 1,372,802.95 and 599,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,393.98, 1,372,802.95 and 599,891.34 is: 898,666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,393.98 : 1,372,802.95 = 599,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,393.98/1,372,802.95 = 599,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,393.98x = 1,372,802.95 × 599,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,393.98x = 823,532,607,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,532,607,129.33/916,393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,666.54

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