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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,556.32, 1,261,668.36 and 592,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,556.32, 1,261,668.36 and 592,370 is: 817,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,556.32 : 1,261,668.36 = 592,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,556.32/1,261,668.36 = 592,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,556.32x = 1,261,668.36 × 592,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,556.32x = 747,374,486,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,374,486,413.20/914,556.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,198.97

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