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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,557.32, 1,261,669.74 and 592,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,557.32, 1,261,669.74 and 592,371 is: 817,200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,557.32 : 1,261,669.74 = 592,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,557.32/1,261,669.74 = 592,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,557.32x = 1,261,669.74 × 592,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,557.32x = 747,376,565,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,376,565,553.54/914,557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,200.35

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