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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,948.83, 1,113,098.70 and 590,717.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,948.83, 1,113,098.70 and 590,717.78 is: 886,216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,948.83 : 1,113,098.70 = 590,717.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,948.83/1,113,098.70 = 590,717.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,948.83x = 1,113,098.70 × 590,717.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,948.83x = 657,527,187,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,527,187,419.39/741,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,216.36

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