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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,039.51, 1,371,885.87 and 601,788.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,039.51, 1,371,885.87 and 601,788.68 is: 830,535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,039.51 : 1,371,885.87 = 601,788.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,039.51/1,371,885.87 = 601,788.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,039.51x = 1,371,885.87 × 601,788.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,039.51x = 825,585,380,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,585,380,844.27/994,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,535.78

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