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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,846.60, 1,327,361.44 and 599,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,846.60, 1,327,361.44 and 599,416.96 is: 827,203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,846.60 : 1,327,361.44 = 599,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,846.60/1,327,361.44 = 599,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,846.60x = 1,327,361.44 × 599,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,846.60x = 795,642,959,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,642,959,186.02/961,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,203.59

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