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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,786.32, 1,271,344.02 and 599,599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,786.32, 1,271,344.02 and 599,599.34 is: 826,978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,786.32 : 1,271,344.02 = 599,599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,786.32/1,271,344.02 = 599,599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,786.32x = 1,271,344.02 × 599,599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,786.32x = 762,297,035,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,297,035,304.95/921,786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,978.03

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