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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,395, 1,418,892.66 and 572,334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,395, 1,418,892.66 and 572,334.84 is: 858,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,395 : 1,418,892.66 = 572,334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,395/1,418,892.66 = 572,334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,395x = 1,418,892.66 × 572,334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,395x = 812,081,703,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,081,703,538.27/946,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,079.03

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