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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,799.06, 1,280,556.14 and 601,533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,799.06, 1,280,556.14 and 601,533.86 is: 829,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,799.06 : 1,280,556.14 = 601,533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,799.06/1,280,556.14 = 601,533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,799.06x = 1,280,556.14 × 601,533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,799.06x = 770,297,877,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,297,877,840.90/928,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,348.25

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