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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,199.76, 1,407,872.96 and 601,278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,199.76, 1,407,872.96 and 601,278.56 is: 901,324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,199.76 : 1,407,872.96 = 601,278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,199.76/1,407,872.96 = 601,278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,199.76x = 1,407,872.96 × 601,278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,199.76x = 846,523,826,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,523,826,051.74/939,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,324.58

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