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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,005.86, 1,293,972.63 and 593,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,005.86, 1,293,972.63 and 593,261.18 is: 818,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,005.86 : 1,293,972.63 = 593,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,005.86/1,293,972.63 = 593,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,005.86x = 1,293,972.63 × 593,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,005.86x = 767,663,722,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,663,722,891.64/938,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,399.71

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