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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,612.40, 1,259,573.60 and 586,333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,612.40, 1,259,573.60 and 586,333.29 is: 809,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,612.40 : 1,259,573.60 = 586,333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,612.40/1,259,573.60 = 586,333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,612.40x = 1,259,573.60 × 586,333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,612.40x = 738,529,932,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,529,932,885.14/912,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,248.19

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