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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,055.92, 1,401,851.88 and 598,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,055.92, 1,401,851.88 and 598,033.20 is: 895,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,055.92 : 1,401,851.88 = 598,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,055.92/1,401,851.88 = 598,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,055.92x = 1,401,851.88 × 598,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,055.92x = 838,353,965,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,353,965,722.42/936,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,623.81

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