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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,104.60, 1,291,567.74 and 596,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,104.60, 1,291,567.74 and 596,293.40 is: 822,721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,104.60 : 1,291,567.74 = 596,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,104.60/1,291,567.74 = 596,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,104.60x = 1,291,567.74 × 596,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,104.60x = 770,153,319,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,153,319,014.92/936,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,721.43

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