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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,849.92, 1,289,806.08 and 571,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,849.92, 1,289,806.08 and 571,895.40 is: 789,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,849.92 : 1,289,806.08 = 571,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,849.92/1,289,806.08 = 571,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,849.92x = 1,289,806.08 × 571,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,849.92x = 737,634,164,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,634,164,044.03/934,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,040.20

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