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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,481, 1,267,062.12 and 596,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,481, 1,267,062.12 and 596,292.16 is: 822,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,481 : 1,267,062.12 = 596,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,481/1,267,062.12 = 596,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,481x = 1,267,062.12 × 596,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,481x = 755,539,208,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,539,208,388.98/918,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,596.45

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