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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930,592.78, 1,283,891 and 608,491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930,592.78, 1,283,891 and 608,491.42 is: 839,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930,592.78 : 1,283,891 = 608,491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930,592.78/1,283,891 = 608,491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930,592.78x = 1,283,891 × 608,491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930,592.78x = 781,236,657,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,236,657,715.22/930,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,504.32

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