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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,888.42, 1,337,046.24 and 606,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,888.42, 1,337,046.24 and 606,512.12 is: 836,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,888.42 : 1,337,046.24 = 606,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,888.42/1,337,046.24 = 606,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,888.42x = 1,337,046.24 × 606,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,888.42x = 810,934,749,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,934,749,560.43/968,888.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,974.34

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