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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,424.96, 1,375,416.36 and 579,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,424.96, 1,375,416.36 and 579,755.40 is: 869,177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,424.96 : 1,375,416.36 = 579,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,424.96/1,375,416.36 = 579,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,424.96x = 1,375,416.36 × 579,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,424.96x = 797,405,061,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,405,061,958.34/917,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,177.42

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