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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,892.42, 1,337,051.76 and 606,516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,892.42, 1,337,051.76 and 606,516.12 is: 836,979.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,892.42 : 1,337,051.76 = 606,516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,892.42/1,337,051.76 = 606,516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,892.42x = 1,337,051.76 × 606,516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,892.42x = 810,943,445,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,943,445,714.37/968,892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,979.86

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