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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,478.29, 1,327,248.59 and 599,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,478.29, 1,327,248.59 and 599,081.20 is: 826,986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,478.29 : 1,327,248.59 = 599,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,478.29/1,327,248.59 = 599,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,478.29x = 1,327,248.59 × 599,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,478.29x = 795,129,681,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,129,681,273.29/961,478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,986.62

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