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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,506.72, 1,326,859.20 and 598,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,506.72, 1,326,859.20 and 598,747.68 is: 826,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,506.72 : 1,326,859.20 = 598,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,506.72/1,326,859.20 = 598,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,506.72x = 1,326,859.20 × 598,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,506.72x = 794,453,867,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,453,867,686.66/961,506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,259.30

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