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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,740.48, 1,295,122.40 and 616,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,740.48, 1,295,122.40 and 616,624 is: 850,718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,740.48 : 1,295,122.40 = 616,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,740.48/1,295,122.40 = 616,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,740.48x = 1,295,122.40 × 616,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,740.48x = 798,603,554,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,603,554,777.60/938,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,718.14

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