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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,793.50, 1,144,190.40 and 594,439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,793.50, 1,144,190.40 and 594,439.86 is: 891,659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,793.50 : 1,144,190.40 = 594,439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,793.50/1,144,190.40 = 594,439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,793.50x = 1,144,190.40 × 594,439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,793.50x = 680,152,381,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,152,381,189.34/762,793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,659.91

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