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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,543.32, 1,261,650.42 and 592,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,543.32, 1,261,650.42 and 592,357 is: 817,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,543.32 : 1,261,650.42 = 592,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,543.32/1,261,650.42 = 592,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,543.32x = 1,261,650.42 × 592,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,543.32x = 747,347,457,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,347,457,839.94/914,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,181.04

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