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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,999.80, 1,421,999.70 and 593,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,999.80, 1,421,999.70 and 593,705.80 is: 890,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,999.80 : 1,421,999.70 = 593,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,999.80/1,421,999.70 = 593,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,999.80x = 1,421,999.70 × 593,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,999.80x = 844,249,469,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,249,469,488.26/947,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,558.70

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