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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,554.32, 1,261,665.60 and 592,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,554.32, 1,261,665.60 and 592,368 is: 817,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,554.32 : 1,261,665.60 = 592,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,554.32/1,261,665.60 = 592,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,554.32x = 1,261,665.60 × 592,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,554.32x = 747,370,328,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,370,328,140.80/914,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,196.21

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