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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,023.01, 1,401,278.90 and 579,891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,023.01, 1,401,278.90 and 579,891.93 is: 868,130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,023.01 : 1,401,278.90 = 579,891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,023.01/1,401,278.90 = 579,891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,023.01x = 1,401,278.90 × 579,891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,023.01x = 812,590,322,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,590,322,889.82/936,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,130.71

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