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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,972.32, 1,294,340.28 and 598,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,972.32, 1,294,340.28 and 598,404 is: 825,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,972.32 : 1,294,340.28 = 598,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,972.32/1,294,340.28 = 598,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,972.32x = 1,294,340.28 × 598,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,972.32x = 774,538,400,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,538,400,913.12/937,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,758.27

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