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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,288.84, 1,266,458.13 and 595,914.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,288.84, 1,266,458.13 and 595,914.86 is: 822,751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,288.84 : 1,266,458.13 = 595,914.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,288.84/1,266,458.13 = 595,914.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,288.84x = 1,266,458.13 × 595,914.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,288.84x = 754,701,212,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,701,212,902.52/917,288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,751.99

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