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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,050, 1,299,475.56 and 592,634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,050, 1,299,475.56 and 592,634.74 is: 817,487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,050 : 1,299,475.56 = 592,634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,050/1,299,475.56 = 592,634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,050x = 1,299,475.56 × 592,634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,050x = 770,114,360,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,114,360,636.96/942,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,487.78

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