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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,547.28, 1,296,033 and 599,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,547.28, 1,296,033 and 599,632.40 is: 827,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,547.28 : 1,296,033 = 599,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,547.28/1,296,033 = 599,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,547.28x = 1,296,033 × 599,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,547.28x = 777,143,378,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,143,378,269.20/939,547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,146.64

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