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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,179.53, 1,156,712.43 and 593,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,179.53, 1,156,712.43 and 593,601.86 is: 819,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,179.53 : 1,156,712.43 = 593,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,179.53/1,156,712.43 = 593,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,179.53x = 1,156,712.43 × 593,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,179.53x = 686,626,644,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,626,644,149.56/838,179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,188.04

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