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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,610.91, 1,259,571.53 and 586,331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,610.91, 1,259,571.53 and 586,331.79 is: 809,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,610.91 : 1,259,571.53 = 586,331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,610.91/1,259,571.53 = 586,331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,610.91x = 1,259,571.53 × 586,331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,610.91x = 738,526,829,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,526,829,817.94/912,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,246.11

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