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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,147.57, 1,294,782.60 and 594,015.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,147.57, 1,294,782.60 and 594,015.49 is: 819,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,147.57 : 1,294,782.60 = 594,015.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,147.57/1,294,782.60 = 594,015.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,147.57x = 1,294,782.60 × 594,015.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,147.57x = 769,120,920,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,120,920,582.47/938,147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,829.36

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