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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,393, 1,418,889.66 and 572,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,393, 1,418,889.66 and 572,332.84 is: 858,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,393 : 1,418,889.66 = 572,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,393/1,418,889.66 = 572,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,393x = 1,418,889.66 × 572,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,393x = 812,077,148,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,077,148,754.43/946,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,076.03

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