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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,038.47, 1,298,913.89 and 724,829.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,038.47, 1,298,913.89 and 724,829.87 is: 998,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,038.47 : 1,298,913.89 = 724,829.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,038.47/1,298,913.89 = 724,829.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,038.47x = 1,298,913.89 × 724,829.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,038.47x = 941,491,585,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,491,585,653.03/943,038.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,359.68

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