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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,668.74, 1,303,128.34 and 599,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,668.74, 1,303,128.34 and 599,618 is: 828,022.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,668.74 : 1,303,128.34 = 599,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,668.74/1,303,128.34 = 599,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,668.74x = 1,303,128.34 × 599,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,668.74x = 781,379,208,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,379,208,974.12/943,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,022.78

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