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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,604.78, 1,336,117.97 and 605,398.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,604.78, 1,336,117.97 and 605,398.29 is: 835,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,604.78 : 1,336,117.97 = 605,398.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,604.78/1,336,117.97 = 605,398.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,604.78x = 1,336,117.97 × 605,398.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,604.78x = 808,883,531,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,883,531,249.28/968,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,101.73

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