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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,894.52, 1,344,836.21 and 606,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,894.52, 1,344,836.21 and 606,997.82 is: 838,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,894.52 : 1,344,836.21 = 606,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,894.52/1,344,836.21 = 606,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,894.52x = 1,344,836.21 × 606,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,894.52x = 816,312,637,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,312,637,967.89/973,894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,194.10

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