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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,847.65, 1,144,271.48 and 594,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,847.65, 1,144,271.48 and 594,493.92 is: 891,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,847.65 : 1,144,271.48 = 594,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,847.65/1,144,271.48 = 594,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,847.65x = 1,144,271.48 × 594,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,847.65x = 680,262,434,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,262,434,716.93/762,847.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,740.88

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