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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,942.58, 1,371,604.42 and 607,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,942.58, 1,371,604.42 and 607,404.98 is: 838,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,942.58 : 1,371,604.42 = 607,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,942.58/1,371,604.42 = 607,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,942.58x = 1,371,604.42 × 607,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,942.58x = 833,119,355,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,119,355,298.01/993,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,196.66

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