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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,268.26, 1,297,249.77 and 600,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,268.26, 1,297,249.77 and 600,932.26 is: 829,081.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,268.26 : 1,297,249.77 = 600,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,268.26/1,297,249.77 = 600,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,268.26x = 1,297,249.77 × 600,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,268.26x = 779,559,236,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,559,236,070.58/940,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,081.73

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