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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,772.32, 1,271,324.72 and 599,585.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,772.32, 1,271,324.72 and 599,585.31 is: 826,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,772.32 : 1,271,324.72 = 599,585.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,772.32/1,271,324.72 = 599,585.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,772.32x = 1,271,324.72 × 599,585.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,772.32x = 762,267,623,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,267,623,353.94/921,772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,958.68

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