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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,797.70, 1,301,334.99 and 616,159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,797.70, 1,301,334.99 and 616,159.85 is: 850,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,797.70 : 1,301,334.99 = 616,159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,797.70/1,301,334.99 = 616,159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,797.70x = 1,301,334.99 × 616,159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,797.70x = 801,830,372,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,830,372,238.15/942,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,479.77

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