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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,592.12, 1,293,026.54 and 615,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,592.12, 1,293,026.54 and 615,179.72 is: 848,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,592.12 : 1,293,026.54 = 615,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,592.12/1,293,026.54 = 615,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,592.12x = 1,293,026.54 × 615,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,592.12x = 795,443,704,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,443,704,829.77/937,592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,389.92

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