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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,257.76, 1,297,235.28 and 600,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,257.76, 1,297,235.28 and 600,921.76 is: 829,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,257.76 : 1,297,235.28 = 600,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,257.76/1,297,235.28 = 600,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,257.76x = 1,297,235.28 × 600,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,257.76x = 779,536,907,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,536,907,591.69/940,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,067.24

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