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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930,586.38, 1,283,882.16 and 608,485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930,586.38, 1,283,882.16 and 608,485.02 is: 839,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930,586.38 : 1,283,882.16 = 608,485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930,586.38/1,283,882.16 = 608,485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930,586.38x = 1,283,882.16 × 608,485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930,586.38x = 781,223,061,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,223,061,805.24/930,586.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,495.48

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