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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,582, 1,298,375.16 and 654,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,582, 1,298,375.16 and 654,268.24 is: 903,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,582 : 1,298,375.16 = 654,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,582/1,298,375.16 = 654,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,582x = 1,298,375.16 × 654,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,582x = 849,485,630,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,485,630,792.92/940,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,148.93

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