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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,218.86, 1,274,716.92 and 596,725.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,218.86, 1,274,716.92 and 596,725.08 is: 823,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,218.86 : 1,274,716.92 = 596,725.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,218.86/1,274,716.92 = 596,725.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,218.86x = 1,274,716.92 × 596,725.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,218.86x = 760,655,556,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,655,556,064.35/923,218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,916.83

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