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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,231.20, 1,422,346.80 and 593,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,231.20, 1,422,346.80 and 593,645.60 is: 890,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,231.20 : 1,422,346.80 = 593,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,231.20/1,422,346.80 = 593,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,231.20x = 1,422,346.80 × 593,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,231.20x = 844,369,919,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,369,919,494.08/948,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,468.40

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