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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,251.91, 1,422,736.21 and 569,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,251.91, 1,422,736.21 and 569,436.74 is: 854,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,251.91 : 1,422,736.21 = 569,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,251.91/1,422,736.21 = 569,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,251.91x = 1,422,736.21 × 569,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,251.91x = 810,158,273,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,158,273,570.99/948,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,370.31

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