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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,381, 1,261,554.18 and 592,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,381, 1,261,554.18 and 592,337.96 is: 817,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,381 : 1,261,554.18 = 592,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,381/1,261,554.18 = 592,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,381x = 1,261,554.18 × 592,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,381x = 747,266,429,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,266,429,410.67/914,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,237.49

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