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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,428.32, 1,306,221.03 and 601,905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,428.32, 1,306,221.03 and 601,905.06 is: 830,724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,428.32 : 1,306,221.03 = 601,905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,428.32/1,306,221.03 = 601,905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,428.32x = 1,306,221.03 × 601,905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,428.32x = 786,221,047,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,221,047,435.41/946,428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,724.35

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