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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,185.65, 1,289,271.42 and 571,848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,185.65, 1,289,271.42 and 571,848.93 is: 789,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,185.65 : 1,289,271.42 = 571,848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,185.65/1,289,271.42 = 571,848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,185.65x = 1,289,271.42 × 571,848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,185.65x = 737,268,482,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,268,482,006.58/934,185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,209.82

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