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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,415.68, 1,373,932.28 and 600,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,415.68, 1,373,932.28 and 600,952 is: 900,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,415.68 : 1,373,932.28 = 600,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,415.68/1,373,932.28 = 600,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,415.68x = 1,373,932.28 × 600,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,415.68x = 825,667,351,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,667,351,530.56/916,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,974.71

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