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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,599.73, 1,298,187.99 and 609,865.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,599.73, 1,298,187.99 and 609,865.45 is: 840,824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,599.73 : 1,298,187.99 = 609,865.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,599.73/1,298,187.99 = 609,865.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,599.73x = 1,298,187.99 × 609,865.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,599.73x = 791,719,999,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,719,999,460.48/941,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,824.37

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