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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,426.82, 1,306,218.96 and 601,903.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,426.82, 1,306,218.96 and 601,903.55 is: 830,722.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,426.82 : 1,306,218.96 = 601,903.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,426.82/1,306,218.96 = 601,903.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,426.82x = 1,306,218.96 × 601,903.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,426.82x = 786,217,832,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,217,832,366.86/946,426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,722.27

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