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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,562, 1,336,254.60 and 605,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,562, 1,336,254.60 and 605,848.08 is: 835,844.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,562 : 1,336,254.60 = 605,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,562/1,336,254.60 = 605,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,562x = 1,336,254.60 × 605,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,562x = 809,567,283,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,567,283,801.17/968,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,844.57

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