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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,478.98, 1,327,249.53 and 599,081.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,478.98, 1,327,249.53 and 599,081.89 is: 826,987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,478.98 : 1,327,249.53 = 599,081.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,478.98/1,327,249.53 = 599,081.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,478.98x = 1,327,249.53 × 599,081.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,478.98x = 795,131,156,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,131,156,934.01/961,478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,987.56

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