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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,858.66, 1,259,320.77 and 590,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,858.66, 1,259,320.77 and 590,672.66 is: 814,853.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,858.66 : 1,259,320.77 = 590,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,858.66/1,259,320.77 = 590,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,858.66x = 1,259,320.77 × 590,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,858.66x = 743,846,342,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,846,342,712.54/912,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,853.79

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