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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,998.77, 1,325,861.34 and 617,027.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,998.77, 1,325,861.34 and 617,027.41 is: 851,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,998.77 : 1,325,861.34 = 617,027.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,998.77/1,325,861.34 = 617,027.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,998.77x = 1,325,861.34 × 617,027.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,998.77x = 818,092,788,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,092,788,639.33/960,998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,294.31

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