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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,748.88, 1,271,292.37 and 599,561.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,748.88, 1,271,292.37 and 599,561.87 is: 826,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,748.88 : 1,271,292.37 = 599,561.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,748.88/1,271,292.37 = 599,561.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,748.88x = 1,271,292.37 × 599,561.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,748.88x = 762,218,422,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,218,422,818.57/921,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,926.33

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