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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,998.80, 1,421,998.20 and 593,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,998.80, 1,421,998.20 and 593,704.80 is: 890,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,998.80 : 1,421,998.20 = 593,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,998.80/1,421,998.20 = 593,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,998.80x = 1,421,998.20 × 593,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,998.80x = 844,247,156,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,247,156,931.36/947,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,557.20

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