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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,478.45, 1,327,248.81 and 599,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,478.45, 1,327,248.81 and 599,081.36 is: 826,986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,478.45 : 1,327,248.81 = 599,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,478.45/1,327,248.81 = 599,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,478.45x = 1,327,248.81 × 599,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,478.45x = 795,130,012,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,130,012,521.53/961,478.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,986.83

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