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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,615.54, 1,259,577.90 and 586,336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,615.54, 1,259,577.90 and 586,336.41 is: 809,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,615.54 : 1,259,577.90 = 586,336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,615.54/1,259,577.90 = 586,336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,615.54x = 1,259,577.90 × 586,336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,615.54x = 738,536,384,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,536,384,001.34/912,615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,252.47

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