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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,397.75, 1,372,808.57 and 599,895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,397.75, 1,372,808.57 and 599,895.11 is: 898,672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,397.75 : 1,372,808.57 = 599,895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,397.75/1,372,808.57 = 599,895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,397.75x = 1,372,808.57 × 599,895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,397.75x = 823,541,138,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,541,138,245.57/916,397.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,672.16

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