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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,798.08, 1,301,335.51 and 616,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,798.08, 1,301,335.51 and 616,160.23 is: 850,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,798.08 : 1,301,335.51 = 616,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,798.08/1,301,335.51 = 616,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,798.08x = 1,301,335.51 × 616,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,798.08x = 801,831,187,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,831,187,148.77/942,798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,480.29

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