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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,420.13, 1,298,257.74 and 596,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,420.13, 1,298,257.74 and 596,607.26 is: 823,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,420.13 : 1,298,257.74 = 596,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,420.13/1,298,257.74 = 596,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,420.13x = 1,298,257.74 × 596,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,420.13x = 774,549,986,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,549,986,543.90/940,420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,621.24

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