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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,421.79, 1,372,311.15 and 601,963.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,421.79, 1,372,311.15 and 601,963.77 is: 830,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,421.79 : 1,372,311.15 = 601,963.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,421.79/1,372,311.15 = 601,963.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,421.79x = 1,372,311.15 × 601,963.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,421.79x = 826,081,593,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,081,593,467.04/994,421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,715.50

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