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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,976.17, 1,423,792.26 and 593,566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,976.17, 1,423,792.26 and 593,566.73 is: 890,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,976.17 : 1,423,792.26 = 593,566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,976.17/1,423,792.26 = 593,566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,976.17x = 1,423,792.26 × 593,566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,976.17x = 845,115,712,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,115,712,999.68/948,976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,555.25

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