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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,749.10, 1,309,397.04 and 586,348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,749.10, 1,309,397.04 and 586,348.62 is: 809,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,749.10 : 1,309,397.04 = 586,348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,749.10/1,309,397.04 = 586,348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,749.10x = 1,309,397.04 × 586,348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,749.10x = 767,763,147,436.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,763,147,436.09/948,749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,237.29

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