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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,441.46, 1,274,370.60 and 579,291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,441.46, 1,274,370.60 and 579,291.86 is: 799,436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,441.46 : 1,274,370.60 = 579,291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,441.46/1,274,370.60 = 579,291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,441.46x = 1,274,370.60 × 579,291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,441.46x = 738,232,515,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,232,515,203.32/923,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,436.18

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