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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,479.60, 1,327,250.39 and 599,082.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,479.60, 1,327,250.39 and 599,082.51 is: 826,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,479.60 : 1,327,250.39 = 599,082.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,479.60/1,327,250.39 = 599,082.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,479.60x = 1,327,250.39 × 599,082.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,479.60x = 795,132,495,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,132,495,039.68/961,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,988.42

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