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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,542.32, 1,261,649.04 and 592,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,542.32, 1,261,649.04 and 592,356 is: 817,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,542.32 : 1,261,649.04 = 592,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,542.32/1,261,649.04 = 592,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,542.32x = 1,261,649.04 × 592,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,542.32x = 747,345,378,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,345,378,738.24/914,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,179.66

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