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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,715.70, 1,402,073.55 and 578,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,715.70, 1,402,073.55 and 578,574.90 is: 867,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,715.70 : 1,402,073.55 = 578,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,715.70/1,402,073.55 = 578,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,715.70x = 1,402,073.55 × 578,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,715.70x = 811,204,563,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,204,563,983.90/934,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,862.35

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