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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,972.82, 1,294,340.97 and 598,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,972.82, 1,294,340.97 and 598,404.50 is: 825,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,972.82 : 1,294,340.97 = 598,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,972.82/1,294,340.97 = 598,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,972.82x = 1,294,340.97 × 598,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,972.82x = 774,539,460,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,539,460,982.37/937,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,758.96

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