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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,285.76, 1,297,273.84 and 600,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,285.76, 1,297,273.84 and 600,949.76 is: 829,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,285.76 : 1,297,273.84 = 600,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,285.76/1,297,273.84 = 600,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,285.76x = 1,297,273.84 × 600,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,285.76x = 779,596,402,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,596,402,802.28/940,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,105.83

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