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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,539.70, 1,123,846.35 and 590,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,539.70, 1,123,846.35 and 590,946.10 is: 887,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,539.70 : 1,123,846.35 = 590,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,539.70/1,123,846.35 = 590,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,539.70x = 1,123,846.35 × 590,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,539.70x = 664,132,617,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,132,617,531.74/748,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,237.67

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