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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,977.92, 1,423,794.88 and 593,568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,977.92, 1,423,794.88 and 593,568.48 is: 890,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,977.92 : 1,423,794.88 = 593,568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,977.92/1,423,794.88 = 593,568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,977.92x = 1,423,794.88 × 593,568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,977.92x = 845,119,762,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,119,762,753.38/948,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,557.88

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