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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,631.29, 1,367,877.38 and 593,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,631.29, 1,367,877.38 and 593,158.14 is: 886,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,631.29 : 1,367,877.38 = 593,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,631.29/1,367,877.38 = 593,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,631.29x = 1,367,877.38 × 593,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,631.29x = 811,367,599,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,367,599,503.08/915,631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,129.17

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