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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,477.98, 1,327,248.15 and 599,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,477.98, 1,327,248.15 and 599,080.89 is: 826,986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,477.98 : 1,327,248.15 = 599,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,477.98/1,327,248.15 = 599,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,477.98x = 1,327,248.15 × 599,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,477.98x = 795,128,997,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,128,997,012.17/961,477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,986.18

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