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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,186.91, 1,261,159.21 and 592,000.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,186.91, 1,261,159.21 and 592,000.81 is: 816,689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,186.91 : 1,261,159.21 = 592,000.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,186.91/1,261,159.21 = 592,000.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,186.91x = 1,261,159.21 × 592,000.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,186.91x = 746,607,273,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,607,273,858.96/914,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,689.96

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