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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,478.82, 1,327,249.32 and 599,081.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,478.82, 1,327,249.32 and 599,081.73 is: 826,987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,478.82 : 1,327,249.32 = 599,081.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,478.82/1,327,249.32 = 599,081.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,478.82x = 1,327,249.32 × 599,081.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,478.82x = 795,130,822,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,130,822,560.32/961,478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,987.35

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