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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,597.96, 1,297,313.94 and 653,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,597.96, 1,297,313.94 and 653,974.60 is: 901,990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,597.96 : 1,297,313.94 = 653,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,597.96/1,297,313.94 = 653,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,597.96x = 1,297,313.94 × 653,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,597.96x = 848,410,364,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,410,364,985.92/940,597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,990.44

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