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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,616.97, 1,293,648.92 and 588,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,616.97, 1,293,648.92 and 588,795 is: 812,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,616.97 : 1,293,648.92 = 588,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,616.97/1,293,648.92 = 588,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,616.97x = 1,293,648.92 × 588,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,616.97x = 761,694,015,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,694,015,851.40/937,616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,372.26

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