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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,422.12, 1,298,260.50 and 596,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,422.12, 1,298,260.50 and 596,609.26 is: 823,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,422.12 : 1,298,260.50 = 596,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,422.12/1,298,260.50 = 596,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,422.12x = 1,298,260.50 × 596,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,422.12x = 774,554,236,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,554,236,192.23/940,422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,624.01

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