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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,223.36, 1,295,303.04 and 616,496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,223.36, 1,295,303.04 and 616,496.64 is: 851,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,223.36 : 1,295,303.04 = 616,496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,223.36/1,295,303.04 = 616,496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,223.36x = 1,295,303.04 × 616,496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,223.36x = 798,549,971,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,549,971,941.79/938,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,129.92

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