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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,093.26, 1,147,342.12 and 589,951.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,093.26, 1,147,342.12 and 589,951.91 is: 814,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,093.26 : 1,147,342.12 = 589,951.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,093.26/1,147,342.12 = 589,951.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,093.26x = 1,147,342.12 × 589,951.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,093.26x = 676,876,670,057.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,876,670,057.13/831,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,441.29

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