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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,942.62, 1,338,420.34 and 597,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,942.62, 1,338,420.34 and 597,346.60 is: 824,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,942.62 : 1,338,420.34 = 597,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,942.62/1,338,420.34 = 597,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,942.62x = 1,338,420.34 × 597,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,942.62x = 799,500,839,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,500,839,469.84/969,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,276.43

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