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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,043.24, 1,298,794.50 and 687,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,043.24, 1,298,794.50 and 687,234.60 is: 948,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,043.24 : 1,298,794.50 = 687,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,043.24/1,298,794.50 = 687,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,043.24x = 1,298,794.50 × 687,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,043.24x = 892,576,518,689.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,576,518,689.70/941,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,496.82

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