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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,611.91, 1,259,572.91 and 586,332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,611.91, 1,259,572.91 and 586,332.79 is: 809,247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,611.91 : 1,259,572.91 = 586,332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,611.91/1,259,572.91 = 586,332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,611.91x = 1,259,572.91 × 586,332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,611.91x = 738,528,898,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,528,898,528.72/912,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,247.49

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