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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,478.60, 1,327,249.01 and 599,081.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,478.60, 1,327,249.01 and 599,081.51 is: 826,987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,478.60 : 1,327,249.01 = 599,081.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,478.60/1,327,249.01 = 599,081.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,478.60x = 1,327,249.01 × 599,081.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,478.60x = 795,130,345,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,130,345,872.63/961,478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,987.04

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