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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,255.76, 1,297,232.52 and 600,919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,255.76, 1,297,232.52 and 600,919.76 is: 829,064.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,255.76 : 1,297,232.52 = 600,919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,255.76/1,297,232.52 = 600,919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,255.76x = 1,297,232.52 × 600,919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,255.76x = 779,532,654,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,532,654,582.60/940,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,064.48

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