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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,308.10, 1,266,484.71 and 595,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,308.10, 1,266,484.71 and 595,934.12 is: 822,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,308.10 : 1,266,484.71 = 595,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,308.10/1,266,484.71 = 595,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,308.10x = 1,266,484.71 × 595,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,308.10x = 754,741,451,147.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,741,451,147.31/917,308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,778.57

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