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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,751, 1,260,801.42 and 591,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,751, 1,260,801.42 and 591,416.36 is: 816,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,751 : 1,260,801.42 = 591,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,751/1,260,801.42 = 591,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,751x = 1,260,801.42 × 591,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,751x = 745,658,586,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,658,586,499.23/913,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,041.34

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