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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,797.83, 1,301,335.17 and 616,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,797.83, 1,301,335.17 and 616,159.98 is: 850,479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,797.83 : 1,301,335.17 = 616,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,797.83/1,301,335.17 = 616,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,797.83x = 1,301,335.17 × 616,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,797.83x = 801,830,642,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,830,642,733.02/942,797.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,479.95

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