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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,012.15, 1,401,262.56 and 579,881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,012.15, 1,401,262.56 and 579,881.07 is: 868,114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,012.15 : 1,401,262.56 = 579,881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,012.15/1,401,262.56 = 579,881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,012.15x = 1,401,262.56 × 579,881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,012.15x = 812,565,632,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,565,632,643.74/936,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,114.41

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