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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,999.80, 1,421,999.70 and 612,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,999.80, 1,421,999.70 and 612,076.60 is: 918,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,999.80 : 1,421,999.70 = 612,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,999.80/1,421,999.70 = 612,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,999.80x = 1,421,999.70 × 612,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,999.80x = 870,372,741,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,372,741,577.02/947,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,114.90

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