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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,051, 1,299,476.94 and 592,635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,051, 1,299,476.94 and 592,635.74 is: 817,489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,051 : 1,299,476.94 = 592,635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,051/1,299,476.94 = 592,635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,051x = 1,299,476.94 × 592,635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,051x = 770,116,477,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,116,477,949.84/942,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,489.16

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