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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,959.40, 1,370,562.30 and 575,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,959.40, 1,370,562.30 and 575,999.40 is: 864,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,959.40 : 1,370,562.30 = 575,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,959.40/1,370,562.30 = 575,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,959.40x = 1,370,562.30 × 575,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,959.40x = 789,443,062,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,443,062,462.62/912,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,707.74

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